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The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting experienced built environment professionals to become planning inspectors, determining planning appeals across England.
The Planning Inspectorate has today announced the permanent appointment of Rebecca Phillips as Chief Planning Inspector, following a competitive recruitment process.
Local Plan intervention: letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, to Buckinghamshire Council.
The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting chartered professionals from the built environment and related fields to become local plan inspectors. Applications close on 22 February 2026.
The Planning Inspectorate has published the December official statistics
The Planning Inspectorate Chief Executive, Paul Morrison, has written to The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook, thanking him for his letter of 18 December 2025.
Hounslow and Chesterfield tested new software to manage consultation responses, cutting processing time by 45% and improving consistency across planning teams.
Five South West Hertfordshire councils used digital tools to reach thousands of residents and gather detailed feedback for their joint strategic plan.
Stockport tested a visual, map-based consultation tool to make local plan evidence and site information easier for residents to understand.
Southampton tested interactive maps and early-stage 3D modelling to help residents understand and give feedback more easily on local plan proposals
Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon tested AI tools to tag and summarise consultation responses, improving insight for officers and reducing processing time.
Hounslow tested an interactive map based tool to present its 700-page design code in a clearer visual format, helping residents explore content more easily.
Cotswold District Council used a consultation hub to make its local plan easier to understand, increase participation and reduce officer processing time.
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…
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.
Stakeholder feedback is continuing to help guide development and improvement for the Planning Inspectorate.
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