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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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