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Patricia Cuervo Uría spent years working on flood risk and drainage planning policy and major infrastructure projects both in local government and consultancy before joining the Planning Inspectorate. Here, she reflects on what she found when she arrived – and what she'd say to anyone considering making the same move.
Interim Chief Executive Graham Stallwood looks forward to working together across the planning sector in a busy and exciting 2026.
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.
Be an independent decision maker. Planning Inspectors needed to lead on major plans and infrastructure. Apply by 8 June.
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.
Oliver Blower is leading the improvements to the Inspectorate’s Applications Service. In this post he explains the developments being made to the online service for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
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.
