News and communications

The Planning Inspectorate provides an update on the Early Adopters Programme which involves seven projects trialling potential components of a future enhanced pre-application service for National Infrastructure.

• Updated: 6 February 2024

Recent storms caused erosion on the beach in Lancing. Up to 12,000 cubic metres of shingle will be brought in to maintain defence to homes and businesses.

• Updated: 25 January 2024

Today, 28 November 2023, the Slough Multifuel Extension Project application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. 

• Updated: 28 November 2023

Developers in England will be required to deliver 10% “Biodiversity Net Gain” from January 2024 onwards.

• Updated: 27 September 2023

Performance and other updates following the publication of our latest official monthly statistics.

• Updated: 20 July 2023

The Planning Inspectorate has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2022/23

• Updated: 29 June 2023

Approval for work from 2023. Properties better protected from flooding will increase to beyond 1,400. Basin will hold more than 7 million cubic metres of water

• Updated: 25 November 2022

The Planning Inspectorate is committed to workforce equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring we comply with section 149 of the Equality Act.

• Updated: 20 April 2022

Government launches consultation into a new nature mapping plan for local communities

• Updated: 10 August 2021

Local communities and businesses impacted by last week’s heavy rain and flooding will have access to £5.25m to support their recovery.

• Updated: 10 August 2019

Investigate the relationship between mine water and groundwater using new data tool.

• Updated: 3 December 2018

Ground-breaking licensing policies will free up money for long-lasting nature conservation.

• Updated: 12 December 2016