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PINS updates AI guidance for planning casework evidence

The Planning Inspectorate has updated its guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in appeals, applications and examinations in England and Wales, clarifying from 20 February 2026 that parties must provide a short statement disclosing AI use, the tool used, how it was used and what checks were carried out, while warning that improper use could amount to unreasonable behaviour and lead to an award of costs.

Planning weekly highlights—19 February 2026

This week's edition of Planning weekly highlights includes: a consultation on areas for producing spatial development strategies; a harbour revision order prioritisation framework for ports; development consent for the Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind (Generation Station) project; a planning analysis of the Water White Paper 2026; an analysis of section 78 written representations appeals moving to an expedited ‘no further representations’ model from 1 April 2026; an expansion of the digital appeals service to enforcement cases; and a High Court decision on the use of a plan as evidence of parties’ joint intention.

UKGBC launches framework for nature-positive built environment

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched the Framework for a Nature Positive Built Environment, developed with an expert Task Group of 33 organisations and informed by wider industry consultation, to provide a clear and consistent approach for the sector to halt and reverse nature loss. The Framework responds to increasing urgency, including the UK government’s identification of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation as national security risks. It addresses the lack of a shared, sector-specific definition of ‘nature positive’, which has led to fragmented action, by setting out a common definition and practical pathways aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework and related standards. It positions nature as integral to resilience, economic stability and long-term asset performance, recognising ecosystems as critical infrastructure that mitigate environmental and supply chain risks.

‘A new vision for water’ Water White Paper 2026—planning and consenting implications for water infrastructure

Planning analysis: Defra’s Water White Paper signals a shift towards faster, more coordinated delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure, with planning reform used as a lever to unlock housing and growth. For consenting, the main practical messages are a stronger role for water companies in plan-making, a review of permitted development rights for smaller schemes, and an update to the National Policy Statements (NPSs) for water resources and wastewater to support major projects.

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