The Planning Inspectorate has published guidance on handling called-in planning applications, setting out expectations for timetables, correspondence, and the conduct of parties involved. It emphasises that the guidance is non-statutory, but that unreasonable behaviour can lead to costs awards and that material changes in circumstances must be reported promptly.
The Planning Inspectorate has published non-statutory advice on how prescribed consultation bodies and other relevant parties should be notified and consulted on the scope of Environmental Statements for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. The guidance sits alongside the Planning Act 2008 and the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017, and explains the Inspectorate’s approach to consultation and process.
