‘If independence goes, the planning system goes’: New political governance and the English planning inspectorate

Hickman, Hannah; Boddy, Martin

Abstract

This paper reviews empirical evidence from interviews with forty professionals, of increased central control over the Planning Inspectorate, an executive agency of the UK Government. It highlights the acute tensions for inspectors and the planning system of a blurring of lines between policy and administration: tensions that arise from the Inspectorate’s quasi-judicial function and culture and appearance of independence.

• Working Paper Type: Working Paper
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: planning inspectorate, governance, planning, Civil Service, Civil Service reform, new political governance
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/853608