There still aren't any public statistics on the new 'quality' measure for designation. This is the one where 10% of decisions upheld at appeal is the bar, and matters only really for 'majors'.
I went to see a district yesterday who have lost 3 appeals in the last 18 months and determined 27 applications. Because they have noticed now there is time to make the strongest case they can at the next point where designation is considered.
Check your numbers (use the designation crystal ball) and talk to us if you think you might have a problem - this really matters for smaller LPAs.
