Mr. Gavin Lawlor:

The other classic issue is that there is significant variety in how and when planning authorities make documents available. A universal code on that would be helpful. Certain planning authorities will publish the planning officer's report and the internal reports if they include further information. Other planning authorities form the view that internal correspondence should not be released until three days after they have made the decision. There should be a unified approach across all planning authorities about access to information.