Guidance

Guidance for Programme Officers: Local Plan Examinations

practical guidance on the role and responsibilities of a Programme Officer (PO) during the examination of a local plan

From:
Planning Inspectorate
Published
2 April 2019
Last updated
15 March 2022 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Guidance for Programme Officers: Local Plan Examinations

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It takes account of the 2019 National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework) and the national Planning Practice Guidance (PPG); and it is consistent with the Planning Inspectorate’s (PINS) procedural guidance, the Procedure Guide for Local Plan Examinations.

Published 2 April 2019
Last updated 15 March 2022 + show all updates

  1. Update to the second paragraph of 'Qualities of an Effective Programme Officer'

  2. Link added to the new guide: Local plans: taking part in examinations

  3. First published.