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The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
The Sevington Inland Border Facility Crown development application has today been given approval by the Planning Inspectorate.
The Planning Inspectorate held a webinar on 9 December 2025 to help local planning authorities (LPAs) get the most from the new 'Manage your appeals' digital service, which completed its nationwide rollout on 1 Decem…
The Planning Inspectorate’s CEO, Paul Morrison writes to The Minister for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP in response to his letter of 27 November 2025
The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting experienced planning professionals to become local plan inspectors. Applications open in early 2026.
The Helios Renewable Energy Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
The Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
The Planning Inspectorate has completed the national rollout of its new digital appeals service, enabling all local planning authorities to manage planning appeals online.
New system for local plan development launches early 2026, introducing a 30-month process, three gateways, and digital-first requirements.
Paul Morrison, Chief Executive at the Planning Inspectorate, is moving to a new role within the Civil Service from January 2026.
The Planning Inspectorate is making important changes to how planning appeals are submitted, with certain appeals needing to be made via the Appeal a Planning Decision service.
The Cory Decarbonisation Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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.
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