Training Programmes

Forum on Planning Agreements and Developer Contributions

This new Forum (conference) was introduced in 2009 as part of TRA's new package of training and consultancy relating to planning obligations and agreements. It is intended to become the main gathering in England and Wales for professionals in the public and private sectors with a specific interest in this area.  It will be run on an annual basis in different venues, with the first Forum having taken place in Manchester in 2009.

The programme for each conference will be fixed in detail only a short time ahead, when publicity details will be circulated. However, it is possible to reserve places on these events at any time.

The format will include a mixture of:

TRA already runs successful and well established Forums on other specialist aspects of planning, including planning enforcement and planning support, and we are keen to continue this success with the Planning Agreement Forum.

Details for the next Forum will be posted here once they have been finalised.

PARTICIPANT COMMENTS:

"Very interesting, a lot of information given and well presented allowing a clear understanding."

Kieran Birch, Wyre Borough Council

"A great networking opportunity. Good to hear others problems and solutions in delivering in this area of work. "

Nicola Hamilton, St Helens MBC

"I found all the content to be extremely helpful. A very interesting and enjoyable day."

Laura Sharman, Doncaster MBC