DEPP 3.3 Straightforward decisions

In statutory notice cases for which the RDC is the decision-maker, the Chairman or a Deputy Chairman of the RDC may take a straightforward decision to give the statutory notice.

The Chairman or, if he is unavailable, a Deputy Chairman will decide whether a decision is straightforward. In doing so he will have regard to all the circumstances. These may include:

1. (1)

   the significance of the decision to those who would be affected by it;

2. (2)

   its novelty in the light of stated policy and established practice;

3. (3)

   the complexity of the relevant considerations, including whether representations have been made;

4. (4)

   the range of alternative options;

5. (5)

   the extent to which the facts relating to the decision are or may be disputed.

The RDC Chairman or a Deputy Chairman may, notwithstanding the fact that a decision is straightforward, take the decision to give the statutory notice jointly with one or more other members of the RDC if he considers it appropriate to do so.