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This guidance describes each stage in the plan making process.
These annexes are co-authored with the individual public bodies that they relate to. They do not currently reflect the amendments to the Planning Act 2008 process introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. Over …
This advice is intended to explain the generic aspects of the public bodies involvement with the applicant and the Planning Inspectorate during the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process.
How to complete a planning appeal form
If you are developing a site within a coalfield area you may need to give additional consideration to the proposed drainage and infiltration.
This advice gives examples of what the Planning Inspectorate considers to be helpful examples of documentation produced in the Planning Act 2008 process.
A template designed to be used by local planning authorities when notifying interested parties of planning appeals.
Community infrastructure levy notice under Regulation 117, 118 or 119 decisions issued from 1 January 2023
Provides guidance on cost recovery by the Planning Inspectorate and public authorities enabled by Regulation 2A and Regulation 12A of the Infrastructure Planning (Fees) Regulations 2010.
This advice summarises the notification and consultation of prescribed bodies on the scope of Environmental Statements for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
This advice is for applicants and any person or organisation with an interest in land that could be affected by a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) application for a Development Consent Order (DCO).
How to appeal a community infrastructure levy notice under Regulation 117, 118 or 119.
This advice note sets out advice from the Planning Inspectorate on the preparation of the draft Development Consent Order (DCO).
How to take part in a planning and listed building consent appeal proceeding by an inquiry.
How to take part in a planning and listed building consent appeal proceeding by a hearing
The Planning Inspectorate is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, openness, fairness and impartiality. We identify, declare and manage conflicts of interest to protect public confidence in our work.
Information on Crown Development Applications (applications under sections 293D and 293E of the Town and Country Planning Act)
A template designed to be used by local planning authorities when notifying interested parties of enforcement appeals.
Guidance for councils in how to consider rural housing policies.
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