Guidance

Guidance for Programme Officers: Local Plan Examinations

practical guidance on the role and responsibilities of a Programme Officer (PO) during the examination of a local plan

From:
Planning Inspectorate
Published
2 April 2019
Last updated
10 February 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Guidance for Programme Officers: Local Plan Examinations

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It takes account of the 2019 National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework) and the national Planning Practice Guidance (PPG); and it is consistent with the Planning Inspectorate’s (PINS) procedural guidance, the Procedure Guide for Local Plan Examinations.

Published 2 April 2019
Last updated 10 February 2023 + show all updates

  1. Guidance updated to explain in-person/physical (‘real’), ‘virtual’ video or telephone conference, blended events or a ‘blended’ mix of formats for each or different sessions

  2. Updated to reflect the latest Government planning guidance

  3. Covid-19 content and link to now archived content removed.

  4. Update to the second paragraph of 'Qualities of an Effective Programme Officer'

  5. Link added to the new guide: Local plans: taking part in examinations

  6. First published.

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