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Guidance on various aspects of the planning system, given in letters to chief planning officers of local planning authorities.
Use of planning obligations and process for changing obligations.
Local plan examinations and the planning issues they deal with can be complex. This is intended as a short guide for those who might be participating in a local plan examination for the first time. It does not aim to...
The Planning Inspectorate appeals casework portal - Terms and Conditions
The Planning Inspectorate has a history of contracting with 3rd party suppliers who provide flexible resource that supports demand for our services.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected plants, fungi or lichens on or near a proposed development site.
This guidance provides an overview of redress measures which ensure that those responsible for contributing to the building safety crisis meet the cost of rectifying their mistakes.
Guidance on the examination stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Advises how to identify suitable mitigation and adaptation measures in the planning process to address the impacts of climate change.
Guidance on the content of a Development Consent Order required for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Details on the new capacity and capability programme, to support local planning authorities to attract, retain and develop skilled planners.
How to get an award of costs if someone behaves unreasonably during your planning appeal - when to claim, what you can claim for, type of award you can get
Guidance on 5 year housing land supply and Housing Delivery Test.
Appeal a decision on a householder planning application by your local planning authority - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision
Community Infrastructure Levy Plan Examinations and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Sets out the process for efficient and inclusive consultation of planning applications
Guidance on the pre-application stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
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