Ms Maria Graham:

The Office of the Planning Regulator has a specific role in that learning, development and research. They have a number of systems around that kind of research role or areas, and have produced practice notes in different areas. In consultation with the Department they have done a whole series of notes on various aspects of the planning system that are directed at the public. They would also be looking at practice notes and specific areas where they believe people need to look more closely. Another aspect of their role is a systems review they have done with four local authorities so far. Apart from looking at an individual authority, that work can bring to the surface these kinds of issues where there may be learnings that are required.