Guidance and regulation

The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.

• From: Planning Inspectorate
• Updated: 12 January 2024

Information and resources for developers about broadband infrastructure and connectivity requirements for new homes.

• From: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Updated: 30 January 2023

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

• From: Planning Inspectorate
• Updated: 12 April 2024

• Local Plan examination hearing dates

  A list of Local Plan Examination hearing dates the Planning Inspectorate…

• Plans containing strategic policies

  1. Strategic Plan Progress This information will be updated as plans…

• Plans containing non-strategic policies

  1. Local Plans (other Plans) progress Local Plans (other Plans) progress -…

The Digital Connectivity Portal provides guidance for local authorities and network providers on improving connectivity in local areas.

• From: Building Digital UK and 1 others
• Updated: 24 May 2023

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…

• From: Planning Inspectorate
• Updated: 10 February 2023

The concept of an Annual Position Statement (APS) was introduced in the National Planning Policy Framework in July 2018.

• From: Planning Inspectorate
• Updated: 3 April 2024

This section provides best practice guidance on ways to encourage and provide access to local authority land, buildings and other assets for digital deployment.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 27 August 2020

A process map covering the steps to be followed when calculating consideration and compensation under paragraphs 24 and 25 of the Electronic Communications Code

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 27 August 2020

Community Infrastructure Levy Plan Examinations and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.

• From: Planning Inspectorate
• Updated: 20 September 2021

Terms of reference for the expert advisers appointed by the Secretary of State to undertake an independent review of the London Plan.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Updated: 22 December 2023

This section presents an overview of providing communications operators with access to public sector assets.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 27 August 2020

To encourage the rollout of networks, local authorities may wish to map their assets.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 20 December 2018

Part of a series collecting key facts and figures on new homes and regeneration.

• From: Homes England
• Updated: 2 November 2023

Part of a series collecting key facts and figures on new homes and regeneration.

• From: Homes England
• Updated: 2 November 2023

How can the local planning authority support the rollout of fixed and mobile networks at the local level?

• From: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Updated: 20 December 2018

The efficient and effective undertaking of local plan examinations is heavily reliant on the examination webpages to share information and to assist the Inspector.

• From: Planning Inspectorate
• Updated: 14 February 2022

practical guidance on the role and responsibilities of a Programme Officer (PO) during the examination of a local plan

• From: Planning Inspectorate
• Updated: 10 February 2023

MHCLG is seeking submissions of expressions of interest from local authorities for the Local Plans Pathfinders, which will be open from 23 March to 9 April.

• From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
• Updated: 23 March 2021

How can communications network providers work constructively with local authorities?

• From: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Updated: 20 December 2018