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: 10 February 2023 — 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 10 February 2023 + show all updates

1. 10 February 2023

   Guidance updated to explain in-person/physical (‘real’), ‘virtual’ video or telephone conference, blended events or a ‘blended’ mix of formats for each or different sessions

2. 27 September 2022

   Updated to reflect the latest Government planning guidance

3. 31 May 2022

   Covid-19 content and link to now archived content removed.

4. 15 March 2022

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

5. 14 February 2022

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

6. 2 April 2019

   First published.