Press Releases and Notices
Vacancy - Non Executive Director (NED)
24 April 2008
Vacancy - Non Executive Director (NED)
HEO Change, Configuration and Release Manager (CCRM)
23 April 2008
The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) is seeking to appoint a CCRM to take responsibility for managing and controlling changes to our live IT systems in accordance with best practice. View the HEO vacancy details.
Administrative Vacancies
15 April 2008
Administrative Assistant and Officer Vacancies in Cardiff office
The Planning Inspectorate Newsletter
05 March 2008
Issue 8 of the Newsletter has been issued.
Rights of Way Advice Note
26 February 2008
Rights of Way Advice Note 9 has been updated to take account of a number of issues that have been raised over the past year or so. These include it being updated; in line with the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill, to account for creation agreements and the Tyttenhanger judgement, to update advice previously given with regard to diversions and the Bernstein judgement, with regard to disregarding temporary structures in diversion orders and the various definitions of a local authority and a council where appropriate.
Rights of Way Consistency Guide
26 February 2008
Rights of Way Consistency Guide
11 February 2008
Venue and Facilities for Public Inquiries and Hearings
01 February 2008
The Inspectorate has issued new guidance on the Access arrangements at Inquiries and Hearings
Fast Track Householder Appeal (FTHA) Project
08 January 2008
Local Development Frameworks
Procedure Guidance for Local Planning Authorities who are due to Submit Development Plan Documents
14 December 2007
The Planning Inspectorate Newsletter
11 December 2007
Issue 7 of the Newsletter has been issued.
Director of Finance and Business Planning
07 December 2007
Director of Finance and Business Planning job vacancy - Now closed
Definitive Map and Public Orders in England - Orders received on or after 1 October 2007
06 December 2007
Rights of Way
21 November 2007
Rights of Way Inquiries and Hearings Procedure Rules Seminar - Lincoln on the 27th September 2007
Head of Branch – Quality Assurance Unit and Special Projects
21 November 2007
Head of Branch – Quality Assurance Unit and Special Projects job vacancy - Now Closed
Advisory Panel on Standards 13th Annual Report
12 November 07
The Advisory Panel on Standards 13th Annual Report has been published.
SQL Database Administrator
31 October 2007
£21,748 - £23,795 + Allowance based in Bristol
Would you like to help us to deliver top quality IT systems and services in a modern and progressive environment? We currently have a vacancy in our busy Information Services and Support Branch to support the delivery and continued development of the Planning Casework Service (PCS) - part of the e-Government programme and other business critical systems used by the Inspectorate. Vacancy has now closed.
Panel Secretary: £16 to £27 per hour (depending on experience)
31 October 2007
The Planning Inspectorate, on behalf of Communities and Local Government, is seeking a Panel Secretary to assist in the Examination in Public (EIP) of the West Midlands Plan (Phase Two). Vacancy has now closed.
Panel Assistant: £14 to £16 per hour (depending on experience)
31 October 2007
The Planning Inspectorate, on behalf of Communities and Local Government, is seeking a Panel Assistant to assist in the Examination in Public (EIP) of the West Midlands Plan (Phase Two). Vacancy has now closed.
Planning Appeals and Old Style Development Plan Policies: Saving Directions
19 October 2007
Under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, unless expressly replaced by a `new’ policy, `old’ policies (adopted local plan, unitary development plan and structure plan policies) are saved for 3 years from whichever is the later of:
- the date of commencement of section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (`the Act’) on 28 September 2004 or
- the date the plan was adopted or approved.
Under the Act, the Secretary of State has powers to make a direction to save specified policies beyond the 3 year period, and appropriate directions have now been issued on the Secretary of State’s behalf by regional Government Offices, with a covering letter. Policies saved at commencement date of the Act expired on 27 September 2007 if not listed in the direction.
We have arranged to place details of GO saved policies directions and covering letters on our website for ease of reference by all parties. Any missing items will be added as soon as they become available.
See also our advice to Inspectors on saved policies
Rights of Way Order Making Authority Checklist
19 October 2007
The Rights of Way Order Making Authority Checklist has been further amended to take account of new procedures outlined in the new Rights of Way Hearings and Inquiries Procedure Rules.
Definitive Map and Public Orders in England - Orders received on or after 1 October 2007
19 October 2007
The booklet produced for all Rights of Way Definitive Map and Public Path Orders in England (received on or after 1 October 2007) has been revised.
Rights of Way Order Making Authority Checklist
08 October 2007
The Rights of Way Order Making Authority Checklist has been amended to take account of new procedures outlined in the new Rights of Way Hearings and Inquiries Procedure Rules.
Planning Appeals and Old Style Development Plan Policies
26 September 2007
Letter to all Chief Planning Officers dated 25th September 2007
Planning Appeals and Design and Access Statements
19 September 2007
Our letter to local planning authorities of 14 September 2007
Job Vacancy
19 September 2007
Planning Officer job vacancy. Looking for a new challenge? Career in Planning? - Vacancy has now closed.
Revised Appellants Guidance for Hazardous Substances Consent Appeals Published
19 September 2007
Rights of Way Definitive Map and Public Path Orders in England - Orders received on or after 1 October 2007
14 September 2007
Newsletter Issue 6
06 September 2007
Issue 6 of the newsletter has been published.
Administrative Assistants - EB-07-07
29 August 2007
Starting Salary is £15,123
Over the next few months we anticipate having vacancies for permanent and fixed term Administrative Assistants. The fixed term contracts will initially be for 6 months with the possibility of extension. Vacancy has now closed.
Appointment of Non-Executive Directors
30 July 2007
Appointment of Non-Executive Directors
Planning Inspectorate Annual Report & Accounts 2006/07
23 July 2007
The 2006/07 Annual Report & Accounts 
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Rights of Way (Hearings and Inquiries) Procedure Rules
23 July 2007
The Rights of Way (Hearings and Inquiries) Procedure Rules were laid in Parliament on the 17 July 2007. These Rules introduce a framework for the handling of Rights of Way Orders and will come into force on 1 October 2007. The Planning Inspectorate will publish further guidance in due course.
View Defra's website for more information
Rights of Way Advice Note
28 June 2007
Rights of Way Advice Note number 3 has been updated.
Local Development Frameworks: Lessons Learnt Examining Development Plan Documents
14 June 2007
View the full Local Development Frameworks: Lessons Learnt Examining Development Plan Documents
Wanting to broaden your experience in planning? Looking for a new challenge?
Higher Planning officer and Senior Planning Officer job vacancies.
Other Opportunities - Tomorrow's Planners Job vacancies
07 June 2007
South East Draft Plan EIP: GOSE's addendum statement and panel's response
06 June 2007
Non-Executive Director Vacancies
31 May 2007
The Planning Inspectorate is seeking to recruit up to three non-executive Directors (NEDs) to join its Strategic Management Board. One of the NEDs will also chair the Inspectorate's Audit Committee. This Vacancy has now closed
Newsletter Issue 5
31 May 2007
Issue 5 of the newsletter has been published.
Appeals Consultation Paper
21 May 2007
Alongside the Planning White Paper - Planning for a Sustainable Future - which was launched today the Government published an Appeals Consultation Paper - Improving the Appeal Process in the Planning system. The Consultation Paper sets out a range of measures it proposes for an improved appeals service in England by delivering an appeals system that is more proportionate to the type and complexity of each appeal; has improved customer service and efficiency at its core; and, is better resourced.
The Planning Inspectorate welcomes these proposals and will be holding discussions with its stakeholders during the consultation period on the reasons for and implications of these proposals.
Improving the Appeal Process in the Planning System
Planning for a Sustainable Future
Customer Satisfaction Survey Report 2006
18 May 2007
Customer Satisfaction Survey Report 2006 has been published.
Administrative Assistants
1 May 2007
Starting Salary is £15,123
Audio/visual guide on making an Planning Appeal
27 April 2007
New link added to the Large Inquiries page
16 April 2007
For the Mottram/Tintwistle and Glossop Spur Inquiry. This is an external site published by Persona Associates.
Advice Produced by The Department for Communities and Local Government
11 April 2007
A note prepared by the Department for Communities and Local Government offering advice to Government Offices and the Planning Inspectorate in considering whether Local Planning Authorities are able to demonstrate a 5-year supply of specific sites which are deliverable in the terms of paragraph 54 of PPS3.
PPS3: Demonstrating a 5 Year Supply of Deliverable Sites
Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area
16 March 2007
Advice for Inspectors on the approach to handling housing casework either in or near the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area following the submission of the South East Examination in Public Assessors report.
Advice Note 2 - Implications for casework in PDF 78kb
Rights of Way Checklist for Order Making Authorities
14 March 2007
The Rights of Way Checklist for Order Making Authorities has been updated.
Job Vacancy
09 March 2007
IT Opportunities, Bristol - System Developer Ref: EB-02-07. This Vacancy has now closed
Royal National Institute of the Blind "See it right" accreditation - 2007
21 February 2007
The Planning Inspectorate is pleased to announce that we have successfully gained the RNIB “See it right” accreditation for our web site (www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk) and our sub sites. Further details about accessibility can be found on our Accessibility page.
Rights of Way Order Decisions
19 February 2007
Rights of Way Advice Note
13 February 2007
The Planning Inspectorate Film
09 February 2007
A film about the processing of planning appeals has been unveiled by the Planning Inspectorate in Newcastle at the Local Government Association Urban Conference and Exhibition, and can be viewed on the site - Now been removed from the website.
Job Vacancy
09 February 2007
Director, Strategic Business Planning and Corporate Services, The Planning Inspectorate (SCS PAY BAND 1) Starting salary £55,000, rising to £77,000 - This vacancy has now closed.
Local Development Framework Examinations: Planning Inspectorate Fee Increase
07 February 2007
Appeal Data Verfication
25 January 2007
Vacancies - Administrative Grade
10 January 2007
Senior Operations Manager Ref: EB-01-07. This Vacancy has now closed
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