We handle planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other specialist casework.

Joined February 2014
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Due to essential maintenance work, the Appeals Casework Portal will be unavailable tomorrow, Saturday 30th May 2026, from 09:00hrs to 13:00hrs. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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We're pleased to welcome Ben Alexander as our new Board Chair, confirmed by Minister @MatthewPennycook. Ben joins us on 1 July 2026, bringing extensive experience in governance, infrastructure and strategic decision-making. shorturl.at/PnS9U
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Planning Inspectorate statistics March 2026 The Planning Inspectorate has today released its latest official statistics for appeals performance on GOV.UK. ⬇️ Read the news article for the full statistics and details. gov.uk/government/news/plann… #planning #nsip

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Due to essential maintenance work, the Appeals Casework Portal will be unavailable tomorrow, Saturday 17th April 2026, from 09:00hrs to 13:00hrs. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Our new digital service, ‘Appeal a planning decision’, is now the primary route for submitting planning and enforcement appeals. The legacy Appeals Casework Portal (ACP) is no longer accepting new submissions. Read the full news article for details: lnkd.in/erxH_tvj
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Could you be our next Chief Executive Officer? Apply by 11 May: lnkd.in/eVQ9EE7T #ceojobs #ceo #urbanplanning #mhclg
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The Springwell Solar Farm application has been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. gov.uk/government/news/sprin… #energy #SolarPower
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Simpler, faster planning appeals are coming. 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. gov.uk/government/news/simpl…
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Help us improve our digital services! We regularly carry out research sessions to better understand the needs, expectations and experiences of the people who use our digital services. If you’re interested in taking part, please register via this link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
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We’re looking for participants to take part in short one‑to‑one research sessions. These sessions will take place online and will last between 30 minutes and 1 hour. Your feedback will help us develop digital services that are more helpful for everyone. #planningportal
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Join us as a planning inspector (12 roles available) We’re recruiting Band 1 planning inspectors - and you don’t need to be a town planner to apply. Architects, lawyers, transport professionals, environmental specialists: your built environment experience are what we need.
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Want to find out more before applying? Join our webinar on 6 March at 12:30 to hear directly from serving inspectors, ask questions anonymously, and get application tips. For full details and to apply: lnkd.in/ekgTJUwp #JobSearch #urbanplanning
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The Fenwick Solar Farm application has been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. gov.uk/government/news/fenwi… #energy #solar
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The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm (Generating Station) application has been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. gov.uk/government/news/outer… #energy #offshore #wind
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We're looking for people to test a new version of the Appeal a planning decision service and share their honest feedback. No planning knowledge needed—in fact, we specifically want people who haven't been through the appeals process before. #planningappeals
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What's involved? • A 1-hour video call at a time that suits you • Looking at a prototype website and telling us what makes sense (and what doesn't) • No preparation required—we're testing the service, not you #planningappeals #urbanplanning
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Who can take part? Anyone who has never appealed a planning decision, or hasn't done so in the last five years. Interested? Register your interest: lnkd.in/ebz8pZsv Questions? Contact research@planninginspectorate.gov.uk #planningappeals #urbanplanning
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