News and communications

New enforcement powers for councils to build on Government's long-term plan for housing.

• Updated: 25 April 2024

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

• Updated: 25 April 2024

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.

• Updated: 23 April 2024

From Thursday 25 April, changes to enforcement and lawful development certificate (LDC) appeals come into effect as a result of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (LURA).

• Updated: 19 April 2024

An open letter from the Housing Minister and the Director of Building Safety regarding charges associated with managing safety in high rise buildings.

• Updated: 17 April 2024

The Office for Place is funding and supporting 10 new areas in England as part of the Design Code Pathfinder Programme.

• Updated: 10 April 2024

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.

• Updated: 8 April 2024

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.

• Updated: 8 April 2024

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.

• Updated: 3 April 2024

This circular draws attention to the publication of Approved Document B (fire safety) 2024 amendments.

• Updated: 29 March 2024

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

• Updated: 28 March 2024

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.

• Updated: 28 March 2024

This circular letter draws attention to the building control process for higher-risk buildings and wider changes to building regulations.

• Updated: 28 March 2024

‘Find a National Infrastructure Project’, a new online hub for large-scale projects, has been launched by the Planning Inspectorate.

• Updated: 26 March 2024

The Planning Inspectorate issuing appeal decisions and recommendations during the election period in England.

• Updated: 26 March 2024

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for two recovered appeals.

• Updated: 22 March 2024

Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal.

• Updated: 21 March 2024

Update on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Planning Reform at the Planning Inspectorate

• Updated: 18 March 2024

Housing Secretary directs Mayor to conduct a review of London Plan policies

• Updated: 18 March 2024

The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has written to the Mayor of London on 18 March 2024, directing the London Mayor to review certain aspects of the London Plan.

• Updated: 18 March 2024