SAVE HULTON PARK
PUBLIC INQUIRY
Below is a summary of the timetable for the Public Inquiry. Please be aware that this will be subject to changes as the Inquiry progresses. It will be updated as and when required.
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The full and more detailed programme (.pdf file) is available here.
Dates: 1 October - 16 October 2019
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Venue: The Town Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU How do I get here?
(Held in the Festival Hall on the first floor; enter by the Albert Hall entrance ONLY. A lift is available for those who need it).
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Application Ref: 00997/17
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PINS Ref: APP/N4205/V/18/3208426
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Members of the public, wishing to speak at one of the public sessions, MUST register on the first day (1 October). If you cannot be there to register, you can nominate someone else to register for you but they will need to provide your name, your address, and what you are going to talk about, i.e. pollution, wildlife, farms, etc.
You will be allowed to speak for between three to five minutes. You will need to provide five copies of your speech so that all parties have a copy to read.
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If you want to say something but feel a bit shy, you can ask someone else to speak on your behalf.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
There are two sessions scheduled for the public to speak, which will take place on:
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Wednesday, 2 October at 7pm
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Thursday, 10 October at 3pm
WEEK 1​
TUESDAY, 1 OCTOBER
10am - 1pm
Opening
Karen Ridge, Inspector
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Opening Statements
Russell Harris QC, Peel
Matthew Dale-Harris, Bolton Council
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Peter Dixon, HEART
2pm - 4pm
Economic Impact and Legacy
Andrew Tong, Peel witness
Examination in Chief
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Cross Examination
4pm - 5pm
Ecology and biodiversity
Francis Hesketh, Peel witness
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Examination in Chief
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Cross Examination
WEDNESDAY, 2 OCTOBER
10am - 3pm (Lunch 1pm - 2pm)
Economic Viability Considerations
Derek Nesbitt, Peel witness
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Joe Welch or Murray Lloyd, Bolton Council witness
3pm - 5pm
Golf Course Design
Ross McMurray, Peel witness
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Examination in Chief
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Cross Examination
7pm - 9pm
Objections
Members of the public can make an objection.
THURSDAY, 3 OCTOBER
12pm - 4pm (Lunch 1pm - 2pm)
Landscape and Visual Impact
Rebecca Knight, Peel witness
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Examination in Chief
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Cross Examination
4pm - 5pm
Representative from Peel
Richard Knight
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Examination in Chief
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Cross Examination
9.30am - 12pm
Ecology and biodiversity
Francis Hesketh, Peel witness
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Examination in Chief
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Cross Examination
FRIDAY, 4 OCTOBER
10am - all day
Hulton Park site visit
WEEK 2
TUESDAY, 8 OCTOBER
10am - 4pm (Lunch 1pm - 2pm)
Heritage
Dr Chris Miele, Peel witness
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Examination in Chief
Cross Examination
4pm - 5pm
Conditions and Section 106 Agreement
First session
12pm - 4pm (Lunch 1pm - 2pm)
Historic Landscape
Adrian Wikeley, Peel witness
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Examination in Chief
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Cross Examination
WEDNESDAY, 9 OCTOBER
10am - 12pm
Transport Highways
Steven Eggleston, Peel witness
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Alaistair Johnson, Bolton Council witness
12pm - 5pm (Lunch 1pm - 2pm)
Planning and Planning Policy
Stephen Bell, Peel witness
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Examination in Chief
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Cross Examination
THURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER
10am - 3pm (Lunch 1pm - 2pm)
Planning and Planning Policy
Emma Lancaster, Bolton Council witness
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Examination in Chief
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Cross Examination
3pm - 5pm
Objections
Members of the public can make an objection.
FRIDAY, 11 OCTOBER
10am - 10.30am
Various Matters
Paul Haworth, HEART Chairman
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Examination in Chief
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Cross Examination
10.30am - 5pm (Lunch 1pm - 2pm)
Landscape and Heritage
Christopher Gallagher, HEART witness
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Examination in Chief
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Cross Examinations
WEEK 3
TUESDAY, 15 OCTOBER
10am - 5pm (Lunch 1pm - 2pm)
Planning and Planning Policy
Jackie Copley, HEART witness
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Examination in Chief
Cross Examinations
WEDNESDAY, 16 OCTOBER
9.30am - 1pm
Planning Conditions, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), and Section 106 Agreement
2pm - 5pm
Closing Statements
FIND OUT HOW TO GET TO BOLTON TOWN HALL
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BY CAR:
There are several car parks near Bolton Town Hall. Click here for details.
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BY TRAIN:
It's just under a 10-minute walk from the Bolton train station to Bolton Town Hall. Click here for directions from the station.
Find out more about rail services via National Rail Enquiries.
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BY BUS:
There are several bus routes that pass near Bolton Town Hall. Click here to plan your journey.