Training Programmes

Key Principles of Planning Enforcement

Key Principles of Planning Enforcement is an excellent introduction to enforcement, suited to staff new to enforcement, whether qualified or not, who need to learn quickly in order to get on with the job. It is useful to established enforcement staff who may not previously have had much specific training, giving them a good framework for their practical experience. It is a valuable, though not essential, foundation for other modules.

The module covers the legislation and policy frameworks for enforcement, including the definition of development; what constitutes a breach of planning control; when it is expedient to take enforcement action. It considers what is effective and efficient enforcement; the ways in which local planning authorities carry out their enforcement functions(reactive and proactive); the roles of other parties in the process such as the Government, the Courts, the Ombudsman; and approaches to enforcement policy, handling of complaints and monitoring development.

The module includes attendance at two separate two-day tutorial sessions at Madingley Hall, Cambridge, and succesful completion of assessed practical project work. The dates of the two Tutorial sessions are given below.

This module will be run again on 30 - 31 March & 18 - 19 May 2009. For further information contact Shelagh Pooley on 01204 385678.