Who Are Planning Inspectorate?

The Planning Inspectorate for England (sometimes referred to as PINS) is an executive agency of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities of the United Kingdom Government with responsibility to make decisions and provide recommendations and advice on a range of land use planning-related issues across ...

Are planning inspectors independent?

On local plans, inspectors are appointed by the Secretary of State, but act independently, making recommendations to local authorities as to whether prospective local plans should be adopted.

Is the Planning Inspectorate the Secretary of State?

The Inspectorate is responsible, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (England), and the Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs (Wales), for delivering key elements of the planning system under planning, housing and associated legislation, and contributes ...