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The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Discover and register for Planning Inspectorate webinars.
The Planning Inspectorate maintains a list of the overall position for each LPA and a list of local plan examination hearing dates we are holding over the next few months
A list of Local Plan Examination hearing dates the Planning Inspectorate…
1. Strategic Plan Progress This information will be updated as plans…
1. Local Plans (other Plans) progress Local Council Plan Name Published…
Guidance on use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of any appeal, application or examination being dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate.
Information and resources for developers about broadband infrastructure and connectivity requirements for new homes.
Local plan examinations and the planning issues they deal with can be complex. This is intended as a short guide for those who might be participating in a local plan examination for the first time. It does not aim to be defi…
Recommended standards for local plan policies maps including categorising policies, what themes to use, and what visual elements and symbology styles to apply.
The Digital Connectivity Portal provides guidance for local authorities and network providers on improving connectivity in local areas.
Community Infrastructure Levy Plan Examinations and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
practical guidance on the role and responsibilities of a Programme Officer (PO) during the examination of a local plan
The efficient and effective undertaking of local plan examinations is heavily reliant on the examination webpages to share information and to assist the Inspector.
Learn how to set up and turn on a Microsoft Outlook automation so planners can save consultation responses as a SharePoint database.
Optional email automation for Microsoft Outlook that automatically saves local plan consultation responses as a SharePoint database.
The concept of an Annual Position Statement (APS) was removed from the National Planning Policy Framework in December 2024.
This section provides best practice guidance on ways to encourage and provide access to local authority land, buildings and other assets for digital deployment.
How can the local planning authority support the rollout of fixed and mobile networks at the local level?
To encourage the rollout of networks, local authorities may wish to map their assets.
A process map covering the steps to be followed when calculating consideration and compensation under paragraphs 24 and 25 of the Electronic Communications Code
This section presents an overview of providing communications operators with access to public sector assets.
Learn how to access and update a database generated by the Microsoft Outlook automation.
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