These pages provide lists of all the public inquiries planned to be held over the next few months. The list is not updated every time a new inquiry is fixed or a planned inquiry is postponed.

If you would like further details about any of the public inquiries listed, please contact our Customer Services Team on 0117 372 6372
E-mail: enquiries@planning-inspectorate.gsi.gov.uk.

Inquiries for October 08 32kb

Inquiries for November 08 39kb

Inquiries for December 08 32kb

Inquiry Venue and Facilities Guidance Note

Read our guidance on the provision of a venue and facilities for inquiries and hearings.

Disability Equality Duty

Local Planning Authorities should check that Inquiry and Hearing venues provide suitable disabled access. The form below has been designed to help LPAs make an assessment. Completed forms should be sent to HR.Diversity@pins.gsi.gov.uk or posted to

407/Kite Wing
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
Bristol BS1 6PN

LPA venue Questionnnaire 80kb

LPA venue Questionnnaire 189kb

Cancelled and Adjourned Inquiries

View the Cancelled and adjourned Inquiries article from issue 2 of our newsletter.

Public Inquiries into Planning and Related Appeals

Read the Best Practice Guide

Setting Inquiry Dates – How you can help

Setting Inquiry Dates – Call in - in Word format 327kb
Setting Inquiry Dates – Call in - in PDF format 34kb

Setting Inquiry Dates – Public Inquiry - in Word format 327kb
Setting Inquiry Dates – Public Inquiry - in PDF format 34kb

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