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Statement of common ground

Complete a draft or agreed statement of common ground

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Planning Inspectorate
Published
1 April 2015
Last updated
14 November 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Statements of Common/Uncommon Ground for Hearings and Inquiries

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Statement of common ground template and notes

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A draft statement of common ground is a written statement containing factual information about the proposal which is the subject of the appeal that the appellant reasonably considers will not be disputed by the local planning authority.

An agreed statement of common ground is essential to ensure that the evidence considered at a hearing or an inquiry focuses on the material differences between the appellant and the local planning authority. It will provide a commonly understood basis for the appellant and the local planning authority and provide context to inform the statements of case and, for an inquiry, the subsequent production of proofs of evidence.

Updates to this page

Published 1 April 2015
Last updated 14 November 2024 + show all updates

  1. Guidance on completing a Statement of Common Ground has been reviewed and enhanced to provide more detail and clarity on producing a Statement of Common Ground to improve the smooth running of events.

  2. Document updated in line with accessibility regulations

  3. A proforma new and guidance has been added

  4. Document attachment changed from PDF to word.

  5. First published.

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