tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-04-01T09:00:07+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/simpler-faster-planning-appeals-are-coming 2026-04-01T09:00:07+01:00

From 1 April most planning applications made to local planning authorities will follow a new route if they are appealed and decided via written representations 

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/news/planning-inspector-roles-apply-by-15-march-2026 2026-03-11T10:02:26+00:00

The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting experienced built environment professionals to become planning inspectors, determining planning appeals across England.

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/publications/buckinghamshire-council-local-plan-intervention-letter 2026-02-13T15:51:00+00:00

Local Plan intervention: letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, to Buckinghamshire Council.

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/publications/letter-from-the-planning-inspectorate-to-the-minister-of-state-for-housing-and-planning-modifying-planning-obligations 2026-01-15T10:31:54+00:00

The Planning Inspectorate Chief Executive, Paul Morrison, has written to The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook, thanking him for his letter of 18 December 2025.

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/news/sevington-inland-border-facility-crown-development-application-given-approval 2025-12-17T14:09:19+00:00

The Sevington Inland Border Facility Crown development application has today been given approval by the Planning Inspectorate.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/webinar-recording-available-getting-started-with-manage-your-appeals-digital-service 2025-12-17T00:00:00+00:00

The Planning Inspectorate held a webinar on 9 December 2025 to help local planning authorities (LPAs) get the most from the new 'Manage your appeals' digital service, which completed its nationwide rollout on 1 Decem…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/planning-inspectorate-chief-executive-announces-new-role-and-interim-leadership 2025-11-25T14:30:07+00:00

Paul Morrison, Chief Executive at the Planning Inspectorate, is moving to a new role within the Civil Service from January 2026.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/planning-appeal-submission-changes-coming-soon 2025-11-06T00:00:00+00:00

The Planning Inspectorate is making important changes to how planning appeals are submitted, with certain appeals needing to be made via the Appeal a planning decision service.