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Good conduct at planning inquiries – thoughts from the Bar and Inspectorate 

Posted by: Claire Searson, Posted on: 9 January 2026 - Categories: Appeals, Inquiries

Interim Professional Lead for Appeals, Claire Searson, reflects on a recent webinar into professional conduct at planning inquiries.

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Programme Officer Training – a reflection

Posted by: Louise Gibbons, Posted on: 13 November 2025 - Categories: Local plans, programme officers

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.

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Striving for speed without compromising quality

Posted by: Graham Stallwood, Posted on: 24 October 2025 - Categories: 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. 

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Planning to be an expert witness? Here’s what to do. 

Posted by: Rebecca Phillips, Posted on: 2 June 2025 - Categories: Appeals, Environment
Expert witness at inquiry

Rebecca Phillips, the Planning Inspectorate’s Interim Chief Planning Inspector gives us information on how to be the most effective expert witness for everyone’s benefit.

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