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Planning Inspectorate: Staff

Asked by Lizzi CollingeLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 22 April 2025UIN 45319

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many planning inspectors are qualified to run local planning examinations; and whether her Department plans to increase staffing at the Planning Inspectorate in the context of the timeframes proposed in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) currently has 60 Inspectors (55FTE) trained to carry out Local Plan Examinations.

The government is committed to achieving a more efficient and consistent local plans examination process. This includes ensuring there is sufficient resourcing in PINS to support such activity.

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