Policy paper

Approved premises inspection response letters and action plans

HMPPS action plans and response letters in response to HM Inspectorate of Probation’s (HMIP’s) inspections of approved premises.

• From: HM Prison and Probation Service and Ministry of Justice
• Published: 17 September 2025
• Last updated: 29 October 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Howard House Approved Premises inspection response letter - Oct 2025

PDF, 133 KB, 2 pages

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Manor Lodge Approved Premises - inspection response letter - Oct 2025

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Southview Approved Premises inspection response letter - Sep 2025

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Details

HMPPS action plans and response letters published following the HMIP inspections of approved premises.

This includes:

Howard House Approved Premises HMIP inspection - report published Oct 2025

Manor Lodge Approved Premises HMIP inspection – report published Oct 2025

Southview Approved Premises HMIP inspection - report published Sep 2025

Published 17 September 2025

Last updated 29 October 2025 + show all updates

1. 29 October 2025

   Howard House Approved Premises inspection response letter added.

2. 8 October 2025

   Response letter for Manor Lodge Approved Premises added.

3. 17 September 2025

   First published.