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Stakeholder feedback is continuing to help guide development and improvement for the Planning Inspectorate.
The Planning Inspectorate’s CEO, Paul Morrison writes to The Minister of State, Matthew Pennycook MP in response to his letter of 9 October 2025.
The Stonestreet Green Solar DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
The Planning Inspectorate has published the September official statistics
The Tillbridge Solar Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
The A46 Newark Bypass application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
Planning Inspectorate introduces checklist to streamline local plan examinations
The Gatwick Airport Northern Runway application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
The M62/M60/M62 Simister Island application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Transport.
The Morgan Offshore Wind Project Generation Assets application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
The Planning Inspectorate are looking for our customers, consumers and users help by way of research sessions.
The 2025/26 Business Plan sets out the priorities we believe are critical to addressing the main challenges of the day
The Byers Gill Solar application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
The Planning Inspectorate has published the June official statistics
The Planning Inspectorate's new digital appeals service is being rolled out nationally following successful pilot with five London boroughs.
The Planning Inspectorate recently hosted a webinar focusing on best practice in enforcement appeals, drawing more than 570 attendees, predominantly from local planning authorities across the country.
The Mona Offshore Wind Farm application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Progress in planning delivery highlighted in annual performance review
More planning appeals will be processed via a faster, simplified procedure under new regulations.
The Oaklands Farm Solar Park application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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