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At the Planning Inspectorate, we recognise that a prompt and quality service are vital components of our role in the planning system. These are of paramount importance to our many different stakeholders.
During 2018, Planning Inspectorate staff raised over £21,000 for a variety of charities across the UK.
The A19/A184 Testo’s junction in Sunderland and associated alterations has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
The Planning Inspectorate seeks to engage the services of around 100 Non Salaried Inspectors
The Planning Inspectorate has announced that the application for the upgrade and reopening Manston Airport has been accepted for examination.
Strong performance, growing demand and putting customers at the heart of the business.
An application by Horizon Nuclear Power for a proposed nuclear power station to be located adjacent to the existing power station at Wylfa A, on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales.
Secretary of State for Communities announces appointment of Mrs Bridget Rosewell to chair the review.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Royal Town Planning Institute CEO Trudi Elliott has been appointed as the new independent Chair of the Planning Inspectorate board.
Launch of new group of experts to help streamline the local plan-making process.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Brandon Lewis writes to the Chief Executive at the Planning Inspectorate about strategic housing market assessments.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Simon Ridley, a director at the Department for Communities and Local Government, to become new chief executive of the Planning Inspectorate.
Abuse of state powers as councils threaten bloggers with arrest.
A new 1-stop-shop service for planning consents will reduce the number of bodies infrastructure developers need to consult on applications.
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Planning minister sees first hand how the Planning Inspectorate is playing a vital role in new reforms and improvements of the planning system.
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