Site inspections9

1

The inspector may, at any time, make an—

a

unaccompanied inspection without giving prior notice to the acquiring authority and the remaining objectors; and

b

inspection in the company of the acquiring authority and each remaining objector, or their representative,

of land which is the subject of the compulsory purchase order and of the surrounding area.

2

In the case of an inspection under paragraph (1)(b), the National Assembly must send notification of the date and time of the inspection to the acquiring authority, and the remaining objectors, so as to be received not less than 5 working days before that date.

3

The inspector is not required to defer an inspection under paragraph (1)(b) where any person mentioned in that paragraph is not present at the time appointed.

4

If the National Assembly receives a request for an inspection from the acquiring authority or a remaining objector not later than 10 working days after the starting date, the National Assembly must arrange such an inspection.