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We have expanded the number of local planning authority (LPA) areas that can use the new service to submit appeals.
On a monthly basis, we publish the latest official statistics on appeals performance, which represent the highest volume (in terms of number of cases) of the work of the Planning Inspectorate.
Today, 14 October 2022, the A47 - A11 Thickthorn Junction application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
We have launched a ‘beta’ planning appeal submission process for more than 30 local planning authority (LPA) areas, marking a step forward in our new service roll-out.
Navees Rahman will take on the leadership of the Inspectorate from current CEO Sarah Richards this autumn.
On 18 August 2022, the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Road Improvement scheme application was granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
Today, 12 August 2022, the A47 North Tuddenham to Easton application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
Sarah Richards has advised her intention to stand down as Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate early this autumn.
Today, 20 July 2022, the Sizewell C Project application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Today, 18 July 2022, the Able Marine Energy Park Material Change 2 proposed changes have been authorised by the Secretary of State for Transport.
The Planning Inspectorate has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2021/22
Today, 22 June 2022, the A47 Blofield to North Burlingham application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
Chair of the Planning Inspectorate Board and Board Members contracts extended
Today, 16 May 2022, the application for the M25 junction 28 improvements has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
12 May 2022 - the M25 junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange improvement application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport
The Planning Inspectorate has launched a survey to gain more insight about recruiting candidates to entry-level planning inspector roles.
Today, 21 April 2022, the application for the M54 to M6 Link Road has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
The Planning Inspectorate is committed to workforce equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring we comply with section 149 of the Equality Act.
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