tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-29T11:28:11+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/planning-inspectorate-welcomes-appointment-of-new-board-chair 2026-05-29T11:28:11+01:00

Ben Alexander appointed as the new Chair of the Planning Inspectorate Advisory Board

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-final-countdown-webinar-supporting-local-planning-authorities-through-a-critical-year 2026-05-20T11:27:38+01:00

The Planning Inspectorate publishes Webinar 10 - The Final Countdown: For local plans aiming for examination in 2026 (legacy system)

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/planning-inspectorates-approach-to-casework-during-the-pre-election-period-2026 2026-03-20T13:27:43+00:00

Our approach to issuing decisions, reports and recommendations before the 7 May 2026 elections.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/have-your-say-in-our-2026-stakeholder-survey 2026-03-19T10:16:53+00:00

We're asking stakeholders across the planning sector to share their views to help us keep improving.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/three-rivers-district-council-local-plan-holding-direction-letter 2026-03-18T17:44:51+00:00

Local Plan Holding Direction: letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, to Three Rivers District Council.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/three-rivers-district-council-local-plan-intervention-letter 2026-03-18T17:44:37+00:00

Local Plan Intervention: letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, to Three Rivers District Council.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rebecca-phillips-appointed-as-chief-planning-inspector 2026-03-10T15:44:00+00:00

The Planning Inspectorate has today announced the permanent appointment of Rebecca Phillips as Chief Planning Inspector, following a competitive recruitment process.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plan-making-system-regulations-and-content-roadmap 2026-03-06T12:56:47+00:00

An update from MHCLG about the new plan-making system and content roadmap

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/applications-now-open-for-local-plan-inspector-roles 2026-02-06T15:40:01+00:00

The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting chartered professionals from the built environment and related fields to become local plan inspectors. Applications close on 22 February 2026.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/planning-inspectorate-publishes-december-official-statistics 2026-01-22T09:45:00+00:00

The Planning Inspectorate has published the December official statistics

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/hounslow-and-chesterfield-cut-response-processing-time-by-45 2025-12-19T09:32:50+00:00

Hounslow and Chesterfield tested new software to manage consultation responses, cutting processing time by 45% and improving consistency across planning teams.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/south-west-hertfordshire-boosts-engagement-with-digital-tools 2025-12-19T09:32:41+00:00

Five South West Hertfordshire councils used digital tools to reach thousands of residents and gather detailed feedback for their joint strategic plan.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/stockport-tests-visual-tool-for-local-plan-engagement 2025-12-19T09:32:32+00:00

Stockport tested a visual, map-based consultation tool to make local plan evidence and site information easier for residents to understand.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/southampton-helps-residents-explore-the-local-plan-online 2025-12-19T09:32:24+00:00

Southampton tested interactive maps and early-stage 3D modelling to help residents understand and give feedback more easily on local plan proposals

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/plymouth-south-hams-and-west-devon-improve-analysis-with-ai 2025-12-19T09:32:20+00:00

Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon tested AI tools to tag and summarise consultation responses, improving insight for officers and reducing processing time.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/hounslow-makes-design-codes-clearer-using-interactive-mapping 2025-12-19T09:32:17+00:00

Hounslow tested an interactive map based tool to present its 700-page design code in a clearer visual format, helping residents explore content more easily.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/cotswold-uses-digital-consultation-hub-to-double-engagement 2025-12-19T09:32:13+00:00

Cotswold District Council used a consultation hub to make its local plan easier to understand, increase participation and reduce officer processing time.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/local-plan-examinations-letter-to-the-the-minister-for-housing-and-planning-matthew-pennycook-mp-december-2025 2025-12-16T00:00:00+00:00

The Planning Inspectorate’s CEO, Paul Morrison writes to The Minister for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP in response to his letter of 27 November 2025

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/recruitment-drive-for-local-plan-inspectors 2025-12-11T15:27:38+00:00

The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting experienced planning professionals to become local plan inspectors. Applications open in early 2026.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/local-plan-examinations-letter-to-the-chief-executive-of-the-planning-inspectorate-november-2025 2025-11-27T14:53:55+00:00

This letter provides an update on the Duty to Co-operate within the current plan-making system.