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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 be defi…
The Planning Inspectorate deals with planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other planning-related and specialist casework in England.
Appeal against a tree preservation or replacement order decision - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision.
This advice note explains the approach when identifying consultation bodies to be notified and, where relevant, consulted on the scope of Environmental Statements.
Detailed information on how to get advice before submitting development consent, advice on submitting the application and the fees involved
The Planning Inspectorate has a history of contracting with 3rd party suppliers who provide flexible resource that supports demand for our services.
How to submit an application for development consent on a Nationally significant infrastructure project
This advice note explains the use of the ‘Rochdale Envelope’ approach under the Planning Act 2008 (PA2008)
Appeal against a high hedges decision - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision
Guide aimed at all those involved in the process and concerned with the procedural aspects of examining a local plan.
Inspectors maintain principles of openness, fairness and impartiality, they are allocated casework taking into account the conflict of interest policy.
Decisions and maps and modification notices for rights of way orders.
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the called-in planning applications process.
How to object or make representations to a public rights of way order
Appeals casework portal documentation
Advice notes for rights of way casework.
The Planning Inspectorate maintains a list of the overall position for each LPA and a list of local plan examination hearing dates we are holding over the next few months
How to complete a householder planning appeal form
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