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Planning Inspectorate webinars have been introduced to engage and share learning with stakeholders across the planning system. They are free to attend and open to all.

Our webinars aim to:

• foster knowledge exchange and professional development
• promote a more efficient approach to casework
• improve participation in processes
• share expertise and encourage best practice discussions

By participating in these webinars, we hope you鈥檒l gain valuable insights into our processes, learn about recent developments in the planning system, and have the opportunity to engage with experts in the field.

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Webinar 1 - Presenting your evidence in appeals: Good practice from inspectors

(PDF, 2.37 MB, 18 pages)

Hosted by Richard Schofield (Chief Planning Inspector) and Rebecca Phillips (Professional Lead for Planning Appeals), the webinar covers how to effectively present your case, common pitfalls to avoid, and other essential tips for participating in planning appeals.

The session included:

• best practices for preparing Statements of Common Ground and Statements of Case
• how to craft compelling Proofs of Evidence
• tips on being an effective witness during inquiries
• common mistakes that can weaken your case and how to avoid them
• insider tips on what inspectors look for in well-presented evidence

Webinar 2 - Achieving good design in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

(PDF, 8.39 MB, 58 pages)

Annie Coombs (Examining Inspector), Mike Hayes (Examining Inspector) and Richard Schofield (Chief Planning Inspector) present an insightful webinar on the crucial role of good design in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).聽

This session covered a range of matters from policy considerations; the benefits of a good design approach; to practical advice on achieving good design in NSIPs, along with various good examples from recent NSIP applications that have come to the Planning Inspectorate for examination.

Webinar 3 - Approach to decision making in Green Belt appeals

(PDF, 1.19 MB, 11 pages)

Presented by Richard Schofield (Chief Planning Inspector) and David Smith (Planning Inspector) this webinar explains how Inspectors approach development proposals affecting Green Belt land.

Based on the training given to Inspectors undertaking S78 appeals, the session covers issues around inappropriate development, openness, the exceptions to inappropriate development and very special circumstances with reference to relevant caselaw. It also provides some indication of what is helpful to Inspectors when considering appeals in the Green Belt and what is less helpful.

Webinar 4 - Linear Infrastructure Projects: Best Practice in NSIP Applications

(PDF, 11.2 MB, 54 pages)

Examining Inspectors Annie Coombs and Richard Allen presented essential guidance for those involved in linear Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

The session covered:

• best practices for preparing and managing linear infrastructure applications
• addressing the challenges of schemes with long and varied geography
• managing interfaces with multiple landscapes, environmental features, communities and stakeholders
• working effectively with persons with rights over land, including Statutory Undertakers
• practical insights drawn from the Planning Inspectorate鈥檚 recently published advice on linear NSIPs

Drawing on their extensive experience examining major linear infrastructure schemes, the presenters provided valuable guidance for applicants, Interested Parties, and persons with rights over land.

The webinar expanded on our published advice for preparing applications for linear NSIPs, which includes guidance on pre-application engagement, environmental impact assessment, design evolution, construction planning, land rights, and Development Consent Order preparation.

(PDF, 146 KB, 8 pages)

(ODT, 63.5 KB)

Webinar 5 - Public rights of way casework: Best practice in opposed order written representations, hearings, and inquiries

Presented by Heidi Cruickshank (Professional lead) and Harry Wood (team leader) this webinar is aimed at anyone involved in public rights of way opposed order cases, including order making authorities (OMAs), affected landowners, interested parties, and a range of access and land management stakeholders.

The webinar will discuss a broad range of issues including the hearing and inquiry format and the circumstances in which the written representations procedure is recommended, the referral process from local authorities, best practice for document submission, the virtue of online document repositories, the use of virtual events, and case management conferences.

Who should attend:聽

• Local government officers and service managers聽
• IPROW members and other public rights of way specialists/experts聽
• Key stakeholder organisations聽聽
• Landowners, community groups, and any other party currently involved (or soon to be involved) in an opposed order case聽
• Statutory undertakers