The Planning Inspectorate

Joint Planning Law Conference Are you relatively new to the planning industry – or do you work with someone who is? If so, you may like to look into the Next Gen Scholarship scheme designed to help the next generation of planning professionals attend the Joint Planning Law Conference for the first time. If you’re just setting out in the industry, you can apply for a ticket to this year’s conference in Oxford at half the usual price (£449.50 +VAT). 👉To be eligible for a Next Gen place, you need to be: Qualified for 5 years or less 👉Your firm or organisation will not fund the full cost 👉Only one person per organisation / set of chambers will be accepted in the first instance 👉Priority will be given to those who have not received a place before. Interested in applying? Email lucinda@jplc.org to check availability before booking. jplc.org The Next Gen Scholarship is available thanks to the support of sponsors: The Planning Inspectorate | Francis Taylor Building | Ashurst LLP | Town Legal LLP | No5 Chambers

"As a planning inspector I get to look at the design of the buildings themselves but also look at where they are in the community, in our towns and cities." One of our experienced inspectors, Rekha, shares what she loves about her role in this short video below 👇. We have 10 vacancies for accomplished professionals to join us as Band 1 Planning Inspectors. Want to find out more? Come along to our online Q&A this week (Tuesday or Thursday at 11:30am). See the job page for full details: https://lnkd.in/ehqnQuK7

We warmly welcome the appointment of new ministers following the 2024 general election. https://lnkd.in/eteWZqBA The Planning Inspectorate remains committed to serving the government and the public, to maintain a fair planning system, support significant infrastructure development and help communities shape where they live. #GeneralElection2024

We will be carrying out website maintenance on our 'Find a National Infrastructure Project' https://lnkd.in/dSVvdEem service tomorrow (Thursday 4 July) between 6:30am and 7:30am. During this time the service will be unavailable. We apologise for any inconvenience. #NSIP

We're recruiting Band 1 Planning Inspectors (10 roles available): https://lnkd.in/eJxiSvmC Join our Q&A session on the 9 or 11 July at 11:30am to find out more about the roles. We will be joined by Inspectors currently in training who will share experiences of the first months in their roles at the Inspectorate. Remember, not all Planning Inspectors are town planners. We have always recruited from a range of professional backgrounds, including engineering, architecture, built heritage, environmental sciences, landscape architecture and the law. Please share this opportunity if you know anyone who might be interested. #recruiting #planning #appeals #jobs

Are you an environmental professional looking for a new exciting challenge? Take a look at these roles 👇 and join our Q&A session next week (3 July) for more insights from our Environmental Services Team. Email: PINS.recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk for joining details.

We're recruiting EIA Advisors at Higher Executive Officer and Senior Executive Officer grades. These essential roles provide professional advice on environmental impact assessments, habitat regulations assessment and advise on land rights and access. Apply by 10 July 2024. Senior EIA Advisor: https://lnkd.in/e9x6G3qS EIA Advisor: https://lnkd.in/eV-RRvBC Join our Q&A session: Wednesday 3 July at 1pm Want to find out more about these roles? Join our Q&A where you’ll hear from the team and be able to ask any questions about the roles. Email PINS.recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk for joining details. #EIA #jobs #recruiting #Bristoljobs

Our latest statistics on casework performance are now available. News summary: https://lnkd.in/e9NYthhT Appeals: how long they take (summary in image below): https://lnkd.in/dT5AVkx

Are you involved with planning appeals, hearings or inquiries? Then make sure you join us online or in Taunton on the 10 July. Aimed at those of you who have attempted to write an appeal, write a statement of case or prepare a proof of evidence. This seminar will focus on the do's and don’ts of appeals in relation to procedural requirements, and how to make your case clearly, effectively, and concisely. What will you learn ⭐ Gain an overview of the planning appeals process. ⭐ Pick up tips on writing a good statement of case and statements of common ground. ⭐ Understand best practice in responding to statements of common ground, statements of case, proof and cost applications ⭐ Learn how to prepare and conduct yourself during a hearings or inquiry and how to make best use of your barrister ⭐ Examine S106 in the appeal process including what happens if there is a dispute. ⭐ Determine when costs are awarded and when behaviour is unreasonable? ⭐ Be taken though a case study of an appeal from start to finish and discuss the learnings from it. We are delighted to have the expertise of Christopher Miell, Scott Stemp Lorraine Neve, Suzanne D'Arcy, Eileen Paterson, The Planning Inspectorate Leanne Buckley-Thomson, Rachel Tadman and Richard Grant Find out and book your place at https://lnkd.in/ePGzRUP9 #RTPIcpd #Planning Dawn De Vries MRTPI CMgr MCMI Alexis Edwards

Our episode with Simon Berkeley, Head of Local Plans at the Planning Inspectorate, is now available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify and led by Chris Young KC. Also featured is the Latest Planning News with the Lord Charles Banner KC Paul G Tucker KC discusses an allowed appeal in Oxfordshire for 147 homes on an unallocated site. Sasha White KC considers the Secretary of State's decisions to grant a Development Consent Order to allow major Improvement Works on the M3, junction 9. And Mary Cook discusses a dismissed appeal for 148 homes in County Durham on an unallocated site, where accessibility concerns were at the forefront of the Inspector's concerns. View it on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/eA7TZSGG   The podcast versions on Apple Podcasts & Spotify are also available here: https://lnkd.in/eB5a6fE7 #planning #planningappeal #planninglaw #housing #localplans #localauthority #planninginspectorate