Training Programmes

Planning enforcement and operational development

This module relates to the other major aspect of the statutory definition of "development" - building operations, mining operations, engineering operations, and "other" operations. It considers in detail the "grey areas" involved and the steps necessary for effective enforcement action.

Specific aspects covered include the definition of operational development in its different aspects; legal provisions and case law; exemptions, development orders, permitted development; immunity; enforcement notices and operational development; removal of unlawful development; listed building enforcement and prosecutions; Certificates of Lawful Operational Development; special tools e.g. Article 4 directions, revocation/modification, and completion notices.

The module includes attendance at two separate two-day tutorial sessions at Madingley Hall, Cambridge; and successful completion of assessed practical project work. The dates for the two Tutorial sessions are given below. The 2010 dates are: 6 - 7 October & 17 - 18 November.

Full details available on request - telephone Shelagh Pooley on 01204 385678.

Presenters: Vivien Green
Course Type: Certificated Course at Madingley Hall, Cambridge
Max. Numbers: 12
Date(s): 21 Oct 2009 to 22 Oct 2009 - Madingley Hall, Cambridge

2 Dec 2009 to 3 Dec 2009 - Madingley Hall, Cambridge
£795.00 per person

Programme: University of Cambridge Certificated Courses
Discount Scheme:

PARTICIPANT COMMENTS:

"This module has expanded my working knowledge of the planning regulations and enforcement toolkit. It has made me aware that within the enforcement framework there are alternative approaches to my work making it easy to take the lectures to the workplace"

"I have gained more knowledge in defining what is unauthorised operational development. Also along with this knowledge I have gained more confidence which will enable me to carry out my job more effectively"

"TRA courses never fall short in allowing me to expand on my ever growing knowledge of planning enforcement. Through this course I have gained an extensive knowledge of operational development and the need to control it using a variety of enforcement tools"