Can the Planning Inspectorate intervene in local planning matters?
The Inspectorate cannot involve itself in local planning issues. We will only become involved in the event of an appeal. If you are concerned that your local council are going to grant (or have granted) a permission for something you are opposed to, you should take the matter up with them. Very occasionally it may be possible to get the National Assembly for Wales or the Secretary of State to intervene. These questions should be directed to Planning Division for the National Assembly for Wales. However, they will only consider intervention if the development is likely to raise major, regional or national implications.
