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1. Introduction 1.1. The content of this document is guidance only with no…
Introducing the new pre-application service for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
A new National Infrastructure website is being built
Guide to called-in planning applications
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the enforcement appeal process.
You must send a copy of your appeal and all the supporting documents to the local planning authority.
National Policy Statements are produced by government. They give reasons for the policy set out in the statement, and must include an explanation of how the policy takes account of government policy relating to the mitigatio…
How to complete a planning appeal form
How your personal information is used within the Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Inspectorate has a history of contracting with 3rd party suppliers who provide flexible resource that supports demand for our services.
Section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows applications for planning permission and reserved matters consent to be made directly to the Secretary of State where the Local Planning Authority for the area has…
How to take part in a planning and listed building consent appeal proceeding by an inquiry.
Appeals casework portal documentation
Decisions and maps for rights of way orders published within 2023 and 2024
Guide aimed at all those involved in the process and concerned with the procedural aspects of examining a local plan.
This advice note is to provide advice on elements of the EIA process during the Pre-application stage.
How to object or make representations to a public rights of way order
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