Planning Inspectorate

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

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We're pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Tom Warth as Chief Operating Officer following a competitive recruitment process. Tom will oversee our operational services, helping us deliver an effective and consistent service for our customers. https://t.co/4IVyTgGsfX

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

The Morgan & Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets DCO application has been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

https://t.co/lrrzzXufSa

#energy #wind

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The Beacon Fen Energy Park DCO application has been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

https://t.co/4yj7f5Httv

#energy #solar

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

Submitted or commented on a planning application recently? 🏗️

Help improve future planning services! Join a 45–60 min research session via Teams (Aug 19–28). No appeal experience needed.

Interested? Register here 👇
https://t.co/AmO6jTpjKQ

#PlanningPermission #UserResearch

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Like any marathon, improving performance takes consistent effort over time. Our latest statistics provide an update on decision times, open cases, decision-making activity and our work supporting planning reform.

Read the full blog from Tom Warth:
🔗https://t.co/m9x0Eyf4dW

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 brought changes to the NSIP process into force on 24 July 2026.

We've made an initial update to our advice pages to reflect the new legal and guidance framework.

Find out what's changed: https://t.co/5Q6wSzdUKk
#NationalInfrastructure

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His appointment has been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

Graham said: "I care deeply about the role of planning and the important work of the Inspectorate - this is an immense privilege."

Congratulations, Graham! 👏

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

Congratulations to Graham Stallwood, who has been appointed as our permanent Chief Executive! 🎉

Graham brings over 25 years of experience in the planning system, most recently serving as our Interim Chief Executive.

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

This explorative feature will help users:

✅ bring better insight and information to research for proposed projects
✅ get a big picture into what’s happening in your local area
✅ review proposals and plans more effectively

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

Our ‘Find a National Infrastructure Project’ website just got an upgrade: visualised project boundaries.

Users can now see an individual project’s location and proposed scale in the form of a red line boundary. Find it on the project's page or via the interactive map.

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

This visualisation provides a clear and detailed idea of the full scale and extent of a project’s boundary – plus, users can download the data in GeoJSON format, allowing easy access to project information in GIS software and web mapping.

Visit here: https://t.co/pB8i2uVwnq

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

this explorative feature will help users:

✅ bring better insight and information to research for proposed projects
✅ get a big picture into what’s happening in your local area
✅ review proposals and plans more effectively

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

Our ‘Find a National Infrastructure Project’ website just got an upgrade: visualised project boundaries.

Users can now also see an individual project’s location and proposed scale in the form of a red line boundary.

Find it on the project's page or via the interactive map.

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

This visualisation provides a clear and detailed idea of the full scale and extent of a project’s boundary – plus, users can download the data in GeoJSON format, allowing easy access to project information in GIS software and web mapping.

Visit here: https://t.co/pB8i2uVwnq

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

The One Earth Solar Farm DCO application has been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

https://t.co/jqQnzKk5NY

#energy #solar

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

The Dean Moor Solar Farm DCO application has been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

https://t.co/kmCJzYD5OQ

#energy #solar

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

The Peartree Hill Solar Farm DCO application has been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

https://t.co/BPjY6IyBR7

#energy #solar

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

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.

[Planning Inspectorate @PINSgov]

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. https://t.co/JdyVxy6658

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The Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. https://t.co/sStMYKyDZC