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This guide outlines the new process for making an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate as a result of The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows applications for planning permission and reserved matters consent to be made directly to the Secretary of State where the Local Planning Authority for the area has…
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the planning appeal process.
1. Introduction 1.1. The content of this document is guidance only with no…
Latest average timescales for planning, enforcement and householder appeals.
The procedures the Planning Inspectorate will follow when conducting gateway assessments and examinations of local plans.
Procedural guidance for applicants, designated authorities, and interested parties
The local plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Guidance on use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of any appeal, application or examination being dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate.
The local plan examination process using the new local plan system (2026 regulations) and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Guide to called-in planning applications
This advice is intended to explain the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe how people and organisations can have their say.
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…
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 explains how application documents and supporting information should be prepared, organised, and submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Introducing the new pre-application service for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
This advice summarises the process for undertaking cumulative effects assessments in the context of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008.
Discover and register for Planning Inspectorate webinars.
How your personal information is used within the Planning Inspectorate
Guide aimed at all those involved in the process and concerned with the procedural aspects of examining a local plan.
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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