LONDON, March 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

Applications arecurrentlyopen for professionals from planning and related fields to join the Planning Inspectorate as Band 1 planning inspectors.

For full details and to apply,visit Civil Service jobs

About the role

Planning inspectorsdetermineplanning appeals, consideringevidenceand reaching independent, well-reasoned decisions that affect communities across England. As a Band 1 inspector you will:

* work independently from home, with frequent travel for site visits and public hearings, primarily in London and theSouth East * analyse complex information from a range of sources andidentifythe key issues for consideration * write clear, authoritative, and well-reasoned decisions within expected timescales * conduct public hearings into certain appeal proposals followingappropriate training * progress over time to more complex casework

This is intellectually challenging, varied work with genuine flexibility in how you manage your caseload.

Salary and benefits

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Salary: £48,775, rising to £57,893 on completion of training

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28.97% employer pension contribution

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25 days annual leave, rising by one day per year to 30 days

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Home-based working with flexible arrangements

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Part-time options available

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Travel and accommodation costs covered

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Professional membership fees paid

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from chartered professionals across the built environment and related fields, including planning, architecture, surveying, law, engineering, transport, and environmental management. The common thread is not a specificqualificationbut the rigour and professional judgment developed over a career in practice.

To apply, you must hold full or chartered membership of a relevant professional body and be willing to travelfrequentlyacross England.

Watch ourwebinar

We recently helda webinarfor prospective candidates. Watch the recording to hear from current inspectors, learn about the role, and get tips on applying.

Band 1 Planning Inspector Careers: Q&A session

Band 1 Planning Inspector careers webinar slides (PDF, 2.37 MB, 15 pages)

Band 1 Planning Inspector careers webinar: Questions and responses (PDF, 153 KB, 9 pages)

Key dates

Milestone Date

Applications open Now

Applications close Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11:55pm

Shortlisting results Week of 30 March 2026

Interviews 13 to 24 April 2026

Expected start date September 2026

Apply now

Applications are made through Civil Service Jobs:

Apply for Band 1Planning Inspector

Questions?

Contact the recruitment team at PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

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