Applications now open for local plan inspector roles
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The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting chartered professionals
from the built environment and related fields to become local plan
inspectors. Applications close on 22 February 2026. Applications
are now open for experienced professionals to join the Planning
Inspectorate as local plan inspectors. This is one of the
largest inspector recruitment drives in recent years, at a pivotal
moment for planning in England. Applications are made through
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The Planning Inspectorate is recruiting chartered professionals from the built environment and related fields to become local plan inspectors. Applications close on 22 February 2026. Applications are now open for experienced professionals to join the Planning Inspectorate as local plan inspectors. This is one of the largest inspector recruitment drives in recent years, at a pivotal moment for planning in England. Applications are made through Civil Service Jobs: About the role Local plans are at the heart of England's planning system. They set out how communities will develop over the next 10 to 15 years, from housing and employment to infrastructure and environmental protection. As a planning inspector, you'll examine these plans to ensure they meet legal requirements and tests of soundness before they're adopted. You'll work independently, assess complex evidence, and make recommendations that shape the places where people live and work. This is a rare opportunity to:
Who we're looking for We're recruiting inspectors at Band 2 and Band 3 levels. We're particularly interested in hearing from senior planning professionals with experience in:
If you've been involved in local plan development or examination, understand the challenges of plan-making, and want to contribute your expertise at a national level, this could be the role for you. Why now? Planning reform is a government priority. The government is committed to delivering 1.5 million homes this Parliament and reforming the planning system to support economic growth and infrastructure delivery. Planning inspectors play a crucial role in this mission, examining the local plans that will deliver homes and enable vital infrastructure across England. We're expecting a significant increase in local plan submissions from councils. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring these plans are examined effectively and communities can get the certainty they need about their area's future development. Why the Planning Inspectorate? This is an exciting time to join. With unprecedented investment in housing and infrastructure, strong sector growth, and incoming reforms to the planning system, there has never been a better time to be part of shaping England's future development. Join us at a pivotal moment for planning:
Salary and benefits We are recruiting at two levels:
Both roles offer home-based working with flexible arrangements, part-time options (minimum 0.5 FTE), and a 28.97% employer pension contribution. Key dates
Find out more at our webinar Join our virtual drop-in session on 3 February to learn more about the role, hear from current inspectors, and get tips on applying. You can participate anonymously with cameras and microphones disabled. The session will be recorded for those unable to attend. Apply now Applications are made through Civil Service Jobs: Questions? Contact the recruitment team at PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
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