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The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has written to all local authority Leaders in England about the Government’s plan to build the homes the country needs.
This letter sets out the government's position on how examinations should be conducted in regard to 'pragmatism'.
The government has announced an overhaul of the planning system to fix the foundations and grow the economy.
The Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has written to stakeholders about the government’s plan to build the homes the country needs.
A new generation of new towns to kickstart economic growth and get Britain building again.
A transcript of the Deputy Prime Minister's statement to the House on changes to national planning policy.
New targets will boost housebuilding in areas most in need.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a called-in decision.
The Planning Inspectorate has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2023/24
Plans for a state-of-the art government office development in York have been given the go-ahead.
Performance and other updates following the publication of our latest official monthly statistics.
Clarification on the Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework in the lead up to the General Election on 4 July.
Planning rules coming into force today make it easier to convert unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops and gyms.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Office for Place is funding and supporting 10 new areas in England as part of the Design Code Pathfinder Programme.
The Planning Inspectorate launches tiered pre-application service, with full cost recovery and smoother examinations.
This circular draws attention to concerns around provision of toilets in buildings other than dwellings.
The Government Property Agency has exchanged contracts to acquire five acres of the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats, from Manchester City Council.
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