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.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an Infrastructure Inspector at the Planning Inspectorate? Two of our inspectors, Menaka and Jason, shed light on the exciting challenges and responsibilities that come with this role.
Rebecca Phillips writes about the future of casework events and reflects on what we’ve learned from the Covid-19 pandemic when our hearings and inquiries moved online. Rebecca leads the work to create a sustainable and robust ‘operating model’ for the future.
Today, 23 June, is Public Service Day. To mark this important day, inspectors Menaka Sahai, Heidi Cruickshank and Richard Schofield share their thoughts on why they became an inspector and how the public service that they deliver is important for the nation.
Stephen Read introduces the work to improve our 3 service areas and how it will make it easier for customers to do business with us.
Jerry Youle, Professional Lead for Local Plans, explains the role of local plans. He shares an insight into the work that goes into this vital aspect of the planning system, and celebrates a big milestone: the 1000th local plan submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
Graham Stallwood reflects on the changes we made to keep casework moving during the Covid-19 pandemic, and looks to how we might operate in the future.