Rebecca Phillips, The UK Government's Chief Planning Inspector (S19 E2)

We experienced some major connectivity issues this week which has unfortunately resulted in some video problems. We've tried to resolve this as best we can in the final edit and apologise for the inconvenience. Our Special Guest this week is Rebecca Phillips, Chief Planning Inspector at the Planning Inspectorate. Rebecca has held the role on an interim basis since March 2025, during which time she has led work to enhance and systemise inspector learning and development. She has also collaborated closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and other stakeholders on significant reforms to the planning system, including the draft new National Planning Policy Framework and new approaches to local and strategic planning. Episode resources can be found on our website here: https://havewegotplanningnewsforyou.c... Intro: 00:00 Chris' Case: Lawns Court, East Tilbury: 02:55 News Update with Tora: 10:26 Thea's Case: North Somerset HC Decision: 15:46 Charlie's Case: Thomas Armstrong HC Decision: 20:21 Interview with Rebecca Phillips led by Paul: 23:40 Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the month's latest developments by six barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Thea Osmund-Smith, Sasha White KC, Victoria Hutton, Lord Charles Banner KC and Christopher Young KC. The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the panellists. Donate here: https://havewegotplanningnewsforyou.c... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LDIo0h... Website: https://havewegotplanningnewsforyou.com​​ Music provided by The Ruby Tuesdays: https://spoti.fi/35CqTnl​​ Production: https://bluebearit.co.uk​ #HWGPNFY