Planning Inspectorate

Updated: Jun 25, 25

Published: Jun 25, 25

Yesterday 08:30

Planning Inspectorate, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

A faster, more efficient planning appeals process

More planning appeals will be processed via a faster, simplified procedure under new regulations.

News Story

Matthew Pennycook MP

Updated: Jun 19, 25

Published: Jun 19, 25

19 Jun 2025

Planning Inspectorate

Oaklands Farm Solar Park development consent decision announced

The Oaklands Farm Solar Park application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Press Release

Updated: Jun 4, 25

Published: Jun 4, 25

4 Jun 2025

Planning Inspectorate

M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme development consent decision announced

The M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.

Press Release

Updated: May 9, 25

Published: May 9, 25

9 May 2025

Planning Inspectorate

East Yorkshire Solar Farm development consent decision announced

The East Yorkshire Solar Farm application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Press Release

Updated: May 1, 25

Published: Apr 25, 25

25 Apr 2025

Planning Inspectorate

Planning Inspectorate Performance update – April 2025

Performance and other updates following the publication of our latest official statistics release.

News Story

Updated: Apr 9, 25

Published: Apr 9, 25

9 Apr 2025

Planning Inspectorate

Viking CCS Pipeline development consent decision announced

The Viking CCS Pipeline application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Press Release

Updated: Apr 8, 25

Published: Apr 8, 25

8 Apr 2025

Planning Inspectorate

Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation DCO decision announced

The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Press Release

Updated: Apr 4, 25

Published: Apr 3, 25

3 Apr 2025

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Planning Inspectorate

Government consents Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm

The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm off the Sussex coast has been consented, securing 1.2 GW of clean, secure, homegrown power for British families.

Press Release

Updated: Mar 25, 25

Published: Mar 25, 25

25 Mar 2025

Planning Inspectorate

Lower Thames Crossing development consent decision announced

The Lower Thames Crossing application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.

Press Release

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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 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government .

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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Rebecca Phillips MRTPI MCIM

Richard Schofield

Sean Canavan BA (Hons) MRTPI, MPA

Trudi Elliott CBE MRTPI