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Guidance on use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of any appeal, application or examination being dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate.
This guide outlines the new process for making an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate as a result of The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Latest average timescales for planning, enforcement and householder appeals.
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the planning appeal process.
This advice explains how application documents and supporting information should be prepared, organised, and submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
This advice page is to provide advice on elements of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process set out in The Infrastructure Planning (EIA) Regulations 2017 during the pre-application stage of a Nationally Significan…
This advice summarises the process for undertaking cumulative effects assessments in the context of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008.
The local plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Introducing the new pre-application service for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Decisions and maps for rights of way orders published within 2026
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
The procedures the Planning Inspectorate will follow when conducting gateway assessments and examinations of local plans.
Discover and register for Planning Inspectorate webinars.
This advice is intended to introduce the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe the people and organisations involved in it.
How your personal information is used within the Planning Inspectorate
Section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 allows applications for planning permission and reserved matters consent to be made directly to the Secretary of State where the Local Planning Authority for the area has…
This advice is intended to provide advice to local authorities about their role in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process.
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the enforcement appeal process.
Guide to called-in planning applications
This advice is intended to explain the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe how people and organisations can have their say.
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