Up to 100 Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) are currently preparing for submission under the legacy system (2012 regulations) by the final deadline of 31 December. Our Professional Lead for Plans Examination, Simon Berkeley, addresses popular legacy system topics.
The transition to the new local plan system is the most significant change to plan-making in a generation. Following our Plan, Prepare, Progress webinar in July and the subsequent publication of the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Simon Berkeley, Professional Lead for Plans Examination, has taken a closer look at the questions raised by …
A new gov.uk digital service for Local Planning Authorities (LPA) called Submit Development Plans is under construction now and will be available for the first new system local plans as they reach Gateway 2, in early 2027. Ben Duckworth, Digital Lead for this service, outlines what to expect from our first digital service for plans …
Tom Warth (Chief Operating Officer) reflects on the Planning Inspectorate’s long-term improvements as the latest performance statistics are published.
One of our senior female planning inspectors reflects on nearly nine years at the Planning Inspectorate - from trainee to Band 3, juggling family life, navigating imposter syndrome, and finding support from colleagues along the way. What does a career as a planning inspector really look like?
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.
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.