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We have expanded the number of local planning authority (LPA) areas that can use the new service to submit appeals.
On a monthly basis, we publish the latest official statistics on appeals performance, which represent the highest volume (in terms of number of cases) of the work of the Planning Inspectorate.
We have launched a ‘beta’ planning appeal submission process for more than 30 local planning authority (LPA) areas, marking a step forward in our new service roll-out.
Major infrastructure projects such road improvements and offshore wind farms will be delivered more quickly through a new fast-track planning route.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New homes will be better protected from flooding following changes to planning guidance.
New guidance will help make sure takeaway food businesses play their part in cleaning up high streets.
Today, 05 April 2022, the application for the Little Crow Solar Park has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Today, 31 March 2022, the applications for the East Anglia ONE North and East Anglia TWO Offshore Windfarms have been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Today, Wednesday 16 February 2022, the application for the Thurrock Flexible Generation Plant has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Today, Friday 11 February 2022, the application for Norfolk Vanguard has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
The Planning Inspectorate’s Chief Executive has received a letter from the housing minister setting out revised performance measures.
A letter from the Housing Minister to the Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate setting out revised performance measures.
11 councils to receive funding to boost engagement and participation in neighbourhood planning.
Measures originally introduced during the pandemic will now be made permanent following public consultation.
Today, Wednesday 10 November 2021, the application for the South Humber Bank Energy Centre has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
A letter from the Minister of State for Housing to the Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate regarding recent changes to the National Planning Policy Framework.
On 1 October 2021 the staff and functions of Planning Inspectorate Wales will transfer to Welsh Government.
A letter from the Secretary of State to the Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate regarding recent changes to the National Planning Policy Framework.
Speech on the launch of the Office for Place, new National Model Design Code and revised National Planning Policy Framework at the Policy Exchange webinar on Building Beautiful Places.
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