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A journey of a thousand miles

Posted by: pinscomms, Posted on: 9 April 2026 - Categories: Uncategorized

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? 

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