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Courses Background:

COURSE BACKGROUND
• This 1 DAY COURSE is designed for construction professionals who wish to obtain a working knowledge of the planning system. It will emphasise a practical approach and will be of interest to all who require a greater understanding to aid their professional activities.

SPEAKER ALL VENUES
• Tony Bateman

Speakers:

 Tony Bateman BA (Hons), TP, MRICS, MRTPI, MCMI

Public Course Delegate Rate:

£280 plus VAT

Course Duration:

1 Day

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Course Content:

PLANNING UPDATE
• The Planning Act
• Other recent proposals for and changes to the planning system
• Implications for the client and construction industry

THE PLANNING SYSTEM
• Core responsibilities of Planning Authorities
• Local Development Documents
• Development plans: Supplementary Planning Guidance
• Development control: Planning Applications; Discharge & Variation of Planning Conditions; Listed Building Applications; Enforcement; Appeals

PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT
• Definition of “Development”
• General Permitted Development Order
• Use Classes Order

PLANNING APPLICATIONS
• Types: Full; Outline; Reserved Matters; Variation of Conditions; Change of Use
• Design and Access Statements
• Content: Application Forms & Plans
• Planning Statement: Environmental Impact Assessment; Transport Assessment; Use of Consultants
• Procedure: Pre-application discussions; Consultations; Site visit; Committee report; Referral
• Decision: Conditions; Section 106/Unilateral Agreement; Judicial Review Period
• Timescale

PLANNING APPEALS
• Types: Written Reps; Informal Hearing; Public Inquiry
• Call in Inquiries
• Use of Counsel
• Timescale

ENFORCEMENT
• LA Enforcement Powers

PLANNING CONSTRAINTS
• Tree Preservation Orders
• Listed Buildings
• Conservation Areas

POTENTIAL PITFALLS
• Lessons from planning in practice
• Case studies


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