Reanimating a role The soon-to-be chief planning inspector for England and Wales aims to cement the Planning Inspectorate's reputation for quality despite a tight budget and new demands, says Bryan Johnston.

Made to be measured Changes may not be happening as quickly as some might wish, but Wales' planning minister says he is making steady progress on reform, reports Adam Branson.

Regroup leader Tough market conditions and an exodus of senior staff to set up a rival have posed challenges to RPS in recent years.

In the mix Chesterfield's head of regeneration points to a commended project to show that developments can still be delivered despite the downturn, provided you find the right combination of uses and involve the private sector.

Growth planner The planning chief at one of the UK's biggest property advisers says that its acquisition of a London planning consultancy is indicative of optimism for the future, reports Adam Branson.

State of the nation Scotland's new planning regime is now almost three years old, but it still has some way to go before it reaches maturity, reports Adam Branson.