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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Planning Inspectorate guidance - updated 25th March 2020
In response to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Planning Inspectorate has published guidance on site visits, hearings, inquiries and events.
Press release
North Shropshire Electricity Distribution Network granted development consent
Today, Friday 20 March 2020, the application for the Reinforcement to North Shropshire Electricity Distribution Network has been given development consent by the Secretary of State.
News story
16 out of 22 Rosewell recommendations implemented as Planning Inspectorate publishes updated Action Plan
Update to the Inquires Review Action Plan
Press release
One year on from ‘Rosewell review’: What have we learnt so far?
Bridget Rosewell CBE, the Planning Inspectorate and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) hosted an event to mark one year since publication of the ‘Rosewell Review’.
Press release
A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross Scheme granted development consent
The application for the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross Scheme in Cornwall has been given development consent by the Secretary of State for the Department of Transport.
Press release
Performance update – moving ahead in 2020
We are continuing to make progress and make changes which will help deliver the service our customers expect.
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What the Planning Inspectorate does
The Planning Inspectorate deals with planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other planning-related and specialist casework in England and Wales.
The Planning Inspectorate is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Welsh Government.
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- North Shropshire Electricity Distribution Network granted development consent
- 16 out of 22 Rosewell recommendations implemented as Planning Inspectorate publishes updated Action Plan
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- Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: February 2020
- Planning Inspectorate spending over £250: January 2020
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Comment on an appeal
If you wish to submit comments on an appeal please use our online service: https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk .
Customer services and general enquiries
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN
United Kingdom
Phone (England)
0303 444 5000
As a result of the current Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and latest Government advice, we have advised our staff to avoid unnecessary travel. We have therefore found it necessary to reduce our Customer Service Helpline opening hours.
As from Monday 23 March 2020, the Planning Inspectorate’s Customer Service Helpline will be available between the hours of 9:00am and 12 noon. Monday – Friday and if possible we ask customers to email enquiries@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
At busy times we may not be able to answer your call or respond to a message immediately. We appreciate your patience at all times and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We understand that people can become angry when they feel that matters about which they feel strongly are not being dealt with as they wish. Please treat our staff with courtesy and respect as we will not tolerate rude or abusive behaviour.
Please read our Customer Charter:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/planning-inspectorate-customer-charter
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Press office is open from 09:00 to 17:00 on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays.
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Temple Quay
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BS1 6PN
United Kingdom
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