Designated Persons (DPs) - The inspectors made recommendations in relation to the role being performed by DPs in nearly half of the inspections undertaken. The majority of the recommendations in this category fell into two key areas; DP considerations and DP independence. Overall the inspectors were satisfied that the large majority of DPs had discharged their statutory duties responsibly. There is evidence that the DPs are questioning the necessity and proportionality of the proposed conduct. 5% of applications were rejected or returned for redevelopment by the DPs