Making the Planning Inspectorate a great place to work
Chief People Officer Hayley Kelly talks about the inspiration she has drawn from the recent CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition and her pride in helping make PINS a great place to work.
Programme Officer Training – a reflection
Inspector manager Louise Gibbons talks about the most recent programme officer training offered by the Planning Inspectorate, and the importance of the role within the local plans examination process.
What does the future of planning look like to you?
With Planning We Can! This World Town Planning Day, hear how Planning Inspectorate colleagues are building fairer, more sustainable communities—and how you could help shape planning's future.
Striving for speed without compromising quality
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Appeals, Applications, Examinations, Performance, Public service
Graham Stallwood, Chief operating officer for the Planning Inspectorate, reflects on the practical impact of the Planning Inspectorate’s work and gives his insights into our most recent performance update.
A complex landscape with real opportunities
Interim Chief Planning Inspector, Rebecca Phillips, reflects on the opportunities and challenges for housing development following changes to national planning policy on Green Belt.
Successful local plan development: Working together and preparing better
Andrew Megginson is Head of Service for Local Plans at the Planning Inspectorate where he leads the operational delivery of local plan examinations across England. Together with Simon Berkeley, Professional Lead for Local Plans, they recently delivered a comprehensive webinar on preparing local plans for successful examination.
More than half of all English local authorities are now using the new Appeal a Planning Decision Service
With the introduction of the new Appeal A Planning Decision Service, the Appeals Casework Portal closure will be happening by April 2026. What does this mean for appellants and LPAs?
Bridging university and career: Lessons from a placement year
Hafren Thomas reflects on her transformative placement year as an Environmental Impact Assessment Advisor at the Planning Inspectorate. From hands-on experience with planning appeals to navigating hybrid working, discover how her year in government helped bridge the gap between academic study and career aspirations.
Working together to make delivery a reality
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Graham Stallwood, Posted on:
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Appeals, Local plans, nationally significant infrastructure projects
Graham Stallwood, the Planning Inspectorate’s Chief Operating Officer, talks about our latest performance and working together to deliver a better planning system for all.
Last Call: Join the Planning Inspectorate as a Band 2 or 3 Inspector
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Local plans, nationally significant infrastructure projects, Public service, Recruitment
Be an independent decision maker. Planning Inspectors needed to lead on major plans and infrastructure. Apply by 8 June.