Q1 2026 Planning Inspectorate Appeals Data, Timeliness and Casework Volume
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The Planning Inspectorate published its expanded quarterly statistical release for Q1 2026, covering appeal and specialist casework timeliness of decision making and volume of casework, along with inspector numbers. The release applies to England and includes analysis of S78 appeals in the bulletin with additional data tables in an accompanying Excel file.
“This is the expanded quarterly release which includes analysis of S78 appeals in the bulletin and additional tables in the accompanying Excel file.”
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The Planning Inspectorate published its Q1 2026 quarterly statistical release covering appeal and specialist casework timeliness of decision making, casework volume, and inspector numbers. The expanded release includes analysis of S78 appeals with additional data tables in an accompanying Excel file and background quality report.
Government agencies, local planning authorities, and planning applicants should note this release for reference on appeal processing performance and staffing levels.
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Planning Inspectorate statistical release 23 April 2026
Statistical release, data tables and charts – covering appeal and specialist casework: timeliness of decision making & volume of casework. Also included are the number of Inspectors. This is the expanded quarterly release which includes analysis of S78 appeals in the bulletin and additional tables in the accompanying Excel file.
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Statistical Release data tables and charts 23 April 2026
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Quarterly official statistics - background quality report 23 April 2026
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Statistical release and data tables and charts.
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Published 23 April 2026
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