David Price

David is a Chartered Environmentalist with over 15 years’ experience in environmental assessment for both small and large-scale development projects.

He is the Planning Inspectorate’s Head of Operations responsible for the Environmental Services and Resourcing and Process Ownership teams. His detailed knowledge of environmental assessment in areas such as EIA, SEA and HRA is used to help us achieve the successful delivery of our services.

David also leads the Planning Inspectorate’s corporate environmental group and oversees the development and implementation of the Inspectorate's environmental management system.

Reflections on the NSIP Forum 2025: Embracing change and innovation in infrastructure planning

David Price, 5 March 2025 - Applications, nationally significant infrastructure projects

David Price, Service Lead for Infrastructure at the Planning Inspectorate, shares insights from the recent Waterfront NSIP Conference, updates on infrastructure projects, and announces the April launch of a customer-focused service transformation. Read about new linear infrastructure guidance, digital improvements, and enhanced feedback channels.

COP26 and our sustainability plans 

David Price, 24 November 2021 - Environment

David Price, Head of Operations and Lead for the Environmental Group at the Planning Inspectorate, reflects on the outcomes from COP26 and what our Environmental Policy means for our sustainability plans.

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