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Featured
Planning Inspectorate Performance update – June 2024
— News story
Performance and other updates following the publication of our latest official monthly statistics.
A1 in Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham development consent decision announced
— Press release
The A1 in Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework during the pre-election period 2024
— News story
Clarification on the Planning Inspectorate’s approach to casework in the lead up to the General Election on 4 July.
Latest from the Planning Inspectorate
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Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2024/0045 Land at Wickham Hall Estate, Bishops Stortford, Uttlesford, CM23 1JG
- Guidance
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Planning Inspectorate statistical release 21 November 2024
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Planning Inspectorate statistical release 22 May 2025
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What we do
The Planning Inspectorate deals with planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other planning-related and specialist casework in England.
Planning Inspectorate is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities .
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Documents
Services
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Appeal or search for a planning decision or notice
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Appeal a planning decision
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Guidance and regulation
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Appeals: how long they take
- Guidance
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Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/22/0006 Berden Hall Farm, Ginns Road, Berden
- Guidance
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News and communications
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Planning Inspectorate Performance update – June 2024
- News story
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A1 in Northumberland – Morpeth to Ellingham development consent decision announced
- Press release
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Research and statistics
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Planning Inspectorate statistical release 20 June 2024
- Official Statistics
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Planning Inspectorate Casework Database
- Research and analysis
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Policy papers and consultations
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The Planning Inspectorate Environmental Policy
- Policy paper
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Transparency and freedom of information releases
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Register of Planning Inspectorate Board Member Interests
- Transparency data
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Planning Inspectorate Customer Charter
- Corporate report
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Our management
Paul Morrison
Chief Executive, Planning Inspectorate
Trudi Elliott CBE MRTPI
Chair of the Planning Inspectorate Board
Emir Feisal
Non-executive Director, Planning Inspectorate
Oliver Munn
Non-executive Director, Planning Inspectorate
Graham Stallwood
Chief Operating Officer, Planning Inspectorate
Sean Canavan BA (Hons) MRTPI, MPA
Chief Strategy Officer, Planning Inspectorate
Joanne Butcher
Chief Finance Officer, Planning Inspectorate
Richard Schofield
Chief Planning Inspector, Planning Inspectorate
Hayley Kelly
Chief People Officer, Planning Inspectorate
Rachel Graham
Chief Digital and Information Officer, Planning Inspectorate
Adrian Penfold
Non-executive director, Planning Inspectorate
Contact the Planning Inspectorate
Submit a new appeal
If you wish to submit an appeal please use our online service: https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Comment on an appeal
If you wish to submit comments on an appeal please use our online service: https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk .
Customer services and general enquiries
United Kingdom
Phone (England)
0303 444 5000
The Planning Inspectorate’s Customer Service Helpline will be available between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00, Monday – Friday, except bank holidays.
If possible we ask customers to email their case officer directly, if you do not have a case officer please use our contact form: https://contact-us.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/hc/en-gb/requests/new
At busy times we may not be able to answer your call or respond to a message immediately. We appreciate your patience at all times and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We understand that people can become angry when they feel that matters about which they feel strongly are not being dealt with as they wish. Please treat our staff with courtesy and respect as we will not tolerate rude or abusive behaviour.
Media enquiries
press.office@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Press office
0303 444 5004
Press office is open from 09:00 to 17:00 on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays.
If you are a journalist with an enquiry or a request to film, please email or phone the press office.
Make an FOI request
- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
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Freedom of Information requests
Customer Support
0303 444 5000
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