The concept of an Annual Position Statement (APS) was introduced in the National Planning Policy Framework in July 2018.
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Wednesday, 07 April 2021
Tuesday, 06 April 2021
A list of inquiries the Planning Inspectorate is holding over the next few months.
Thursday, 01 April 2021
How to take part in an enforcement or lawful development certificate appeal proceeding by an inquiry
Thursday, 01 April 2021
How to take part in an enforcement or lawful development certificate appeal proceeding by written representations.
Thursday, 01 April 2021
How to take part in an enforcement or lawful development certificate appeal proceeding by a hearing.
Thursday, 01 April 2021
You must send a copy of your appeal and all the supporting documents to the local planning authority.
Wednesday, 31 March 2021
Hearing and inquiry notices and decisions for common land applications within 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Decisions and maps for rights of way orders published within 2020 and 2021
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Schedule 14 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 decisions issued by the Planning Inspectorate and published after 1 January 2019
Monday, 29 March 2021
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Monday, 29 March 2021
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the planning appeal process.
Friday, 26 March 2021
Hearing and inquiry notices and decisions for common land applications within 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Friday, 26 March 2021
How to appeal a community infrastructure levy notice under Regulation 117, 118 or 119.
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
We explain the possible reasons for the change in the rates of allowed appeals.
Thursday, 18 March 2021
Guide aimed at all those involved in the process and concerned with the procedural aspects of examining a local plan. Please note that the Procedure Guide pre-dates measures to limit the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) and it may not currently be possible to follow some of the advice it contains.
Thursday, 18 March 2021
The Planning Inspectorate appeals casework portal - Cookies
Thursday, 18 March 2021
The Planning Inspectorate issuing appeal decisions and recommendations during the election period in England and Wales.
Thursday, 18 March 2021
The Planning Inspectorate issuing appeal decisions and recommendations during the election period in England and Wales.
Thursday, 18 March 2021
Latest average timescales for planning, enforcement and householder appeals.
Thursday, 18 March 2021
Tables showing the Planning Inspectorate Statistics, data tables and charts.
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
How to take part in an enforcement or lawful development certificate appeal proceeding by an inquiry
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
The Planning Inspectorate appeals casework portal - Terms and Conditions
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Works on Town and Village Greens
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Challenging a rights of way decision in the high court
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
When an order making authority submits an order for determination, they also need to provide a number of supporting documents.
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Under Article 17 of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Provisional Order Confirmation (Greater London Parks and Open Spaces) Act 1967
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Complete a draft or agreed statement of common ground
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Hearing and inquiry notices and decisions for common land applications within 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
You must send a copy of your appeal and all the supporting documents to the local planning authority.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
How to appeal a community infrastructure levy notice under Regulation 117, 118 or 119.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
All parties involved in an appeal are expected to cover their own expenses but anyone involved in the appeal can ask that one party pays some or all of another party’s costs.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Procedures for appeals against decisions issued by councils in respect of applications for consent to cut down or carry out work on a tree protected by a tree preservation order.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Information and references to resources and relevant case law to assist in the interpretation and weighing of evidence on definitive map orders.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Application form for consent to construct works on common land: Commons Act 2006, Section 38 and the National Trust Act. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Important update in the details box below.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Application form to deregister, or to deregister and exchange, common land or town or village greens. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Important update in the details box below.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Under section 38 of the Commons Act 2006, you need our consent to carry out any restricted works on land registered as common land.
Monday, 15 March 2021
Information on the procedures for appeals made against remedial notices and other decisions of local authorities.
Monday, 15 March 2021
The new Customer Privacy Notice covers all types of Planning Inspectorate Casework for England and Wales.
Monday, 15 March 2021
How to take part in an enforcement or lawful development certificate appeal proceeding by a hearing.
Monday, 15 March 2021
How to take part in a planning and listed building consent appeal proceeding by an inquiry.
Monday, 15 March 2021
Guidance on the appeal procedures for hedgerows retention and replacement notices.
Monday, 15 March 2021
How to apply for a direction if you have not advised of the authority's decision within 12 months.
Monday, 15 March 2021
How your personal information is used within the Planning Inspectorate
Thursday, 11 March 2021
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
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