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1. Introduction 1.1. The content of this document is guidance only with no…
A new National Infrastructure website has been built
The local plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Introducing the new pre-application service for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
This advice is intended to introduce the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe the people and organisations involved in it.
This advice summarises the process for undertaking cumulative effects assessments in the context of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008.
This advice is intended to explain the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe how people and organisations can have their say.
Discover and register for Planning Inspectorate webinars.
A template designed to be used by local planning authorities when notifying interested parties of planning appeals.
Guidance on use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of any appeal, application or examination being dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate.
National Policy Statements are produced by government. They give reasons for the policy set out in the statement, and must include an explanation of how the policy takes account of government policy relating to the mitigatio…
How to complete a planning appeal form
This advice is intended to provide advice to local authorities about their role in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process.
This advice provides information about how an applicant can request a change to a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) application after it has been accepted for examination, and before the close of the exami…
Guide to called-in planning applications
Decisions and maps for rights of way orders published within 2023, 2024 and 2025
This advice explains how application documents and supporting information should be prepared, organised, and submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Guidance on procedures for considering objections to definitive map and public path orders.
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
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