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Training Programmes

Events held at the Novotel Hotel Conference Centre, Glasgow

Conditions, Planning Agreements and Planning Gain

Conditions and Section 75 Agreements are on the one hand essential areas to get right for any application, and on the other a major source of controversy and debate. This popular workshop concentrates on the basic legal and policy principles and explores some of the up to date front-line issues. Participants will have the opportunity to thrash out some of the theoretical and real-life difficulties of day to day practice in this area with a highly experienced legal adviser and with fellow participants.

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Presenters:	Frances McChlery
Course Type:	1 Day Workshop
Max. Numbers:	20
Date(s):	21 Apr 2009 - Novotel Hotel Conference Centre, Glasgow £208.00 per person
Programme:	Training for Planning and Development Practitioners 2009 (Scotland)
Discount Scheme:	Discount Scheme F - 2009 Programme (Scotland)

Supporting the Development Management Function: a workshop for experienced technical and administrative staff

This popular workshop is aimed at experienced support staff working in development management. It aims to develop a background knowledge and understanding of the different requirements involved in processing a wide range of planning and other applications. It also deals with issues which confront front-line support staff, including Data Protection, Copyright and Access to Information. The workshop enables participants to develop their expertise and offers a valuable opportunity to share experiences and any areas of concern.

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Presenters:	Vivien Green
Course Type:	1 Day Workshop
Max. Numbers:	20
Date(s):	21 Apr 2009 - Novotel Hotel Conference Centre, Glasgow £208.00 per person
Programme:	Training for Planning and Development Practitioners 2009 (Scotland)
Discount Scheme:	Discount Scheme F - 2009 Programme (Scotland)

Personal Effectiveness and Time Management

This workshop is unique in that it is aimed at town planners in local government where there is a constant requirement to meet challenging Government and local efficiency targets. With a focus upon how to improve personal efficiency and effectiveness at a practical level, the workshop also aims to contribute to organisational improvement of the overall planning service. It is a "must" for planning practitioners wanting to feel on top of their job and for organisations wanting to maximise their use of staff resources.

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Presenters:	Chris Weetman
Course Type:	1 Day Workshop
Max. Numbers:	20
Date(s):	23 Jun 2009 - Novotel Hotel Conference Centre, Glasgow £208.00 per person
Programme:	Training for Planning and Development Practitioners 2009 (Scotland)
Discount Scheme:	Discount Scheme F - 2009 Programme (Scotland)

Design in Development Management: adding value to mainstream applications

All planners are familiar with applications which are "acceptable" but which they feel somehow miss out on the opportunity to make a real, positive difference. However, it is not always easy to come up with practical suggestions for improvements to put to applicants. This extremely popular workshop is designed to help participants with this problem. It is uniquely related to design issues at the scale of everyday development management. The workshop aims to: demystify the design process; equip participants with an understanding of some basic elements of "good" urban design; explore what is meant by "sense of place" and how this can be translated into contemporary design; consider some of the techniques that can be used when assessing the design merits of a proposal; and exchange ideas on how planners can work positively with designers towards an improved end product. No specialist design knowledge is needed. 

Presenters:	Dan Roberts
Course Type:	1 Day Workshop
Max. Numbers:	20
Date(s):	10 Nov 2009 - Novotel Hotel Conference Centre, Glasgow £208.00 per person
Programme:	Training for Planning and Development Practitioners 2009 (Scotland)
Discount Scheme:	Discount Scheme F - 2009 Programme (Scotland)

Permitted Development

Suitable for junior planning officers, enforcement officers, planning technicians and other support staff, this particularly well-attended workshop explains the origins of permitted development and how it works, providing help in interpreting and applying the classes of permitted development. The purpose of the workshop is to help participants develop the knowledge and confidence essential in dealing with this complex aspect of development management.

Presenters:	Vivien Green
Course Type:	1 Day Workshop
Max. Numbers:	20
Date(s):	10 Nov 2009 - Novotel Hotel Conference Centre, Glasgow £208.00 per person
Programme:	Training for Planning and Development Practitioners 2009 (Scotland)
Discount Scheme:	Discount Scheme F - 2009 Programme (Scotland)

Basic Principles of Urban Design

This well attended workshop, led by one of TRA's most experienced presenters, explains the basis of urban design in a way which "demystifies" a topic which is often seen as somewhat elusive. It outlines the contribution of urban design; explains how to analyse the qualities of urban space; and explores the meaning and application of key concepts such as permeability, vitality and variety. An integral part of the workshop is hands-on group work on layouts and three dimensional design. Thoroughly down to earth, there is a close link throughout to the commercial and political realities of current planning practice.

Presenters:	Ian Bentley
Course Type:	1 Day Workshop
Max. Numbers:	20
Date(s):	8 Oct 2009 - Novotel Hotel Conference Centre, Glasgow £208.00 per person
Programme:	Training for Planning and Development Practitioners 2009 (Scotland)
Discount Scheme:	Discount Scheme F - 2009 Programme (Scotland)

Certificates of Lawfulness: what are they and how should they be handled? (NEW)

Certificates of Lawfulness were introduced in 1991 and can be used for establishing both immunity from enforcement action or the need for planning permission.  If handled correctly they can be a versatile tool.  This brand new workshop will examine the effect and content of both Existing (S150) and Proposed (Section 151) Use Certificates using a mixture of presentations, case studies and group exercises.  Applications for Certificates are variously dealt with by planning, enforcement or legal Officers and, if their consideration falls within your area of work, you will benefit from attending.  On the other hand, if you are employed in the private sector, having a good understanding of how to prepare and submit Certificate applications can be of considerable advantage to your clients. 

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Presenters:	Michael Hyde
Course Type:	1 Day Workshop
Max. Numbers:	20
Date(s):	23 Jun 2009 - Novotel Hotel Conference Centre, Glasgow £208.00 per person
Programme:	Training for Planning and Development Practitioners 2009 (Scotland)
Discount Scheme:	Discount Scheme F - 2009 Programme (Scotland)

Financial Appraisal (NEW)

This new workshop is aimed at all local authority planning and development staff who work with and negotiate with commercial developers, especially in circumstances where developer contributions are involved under a planning agreement.  As a result of taking part in the workshop, participants should be able to understand how developers approach financial appraisal; be able to assess in broad terms the viability of proposals; and appreciate the financial impact of conditions and planning agreements under consideration. The workshop will also review the negotiation positions typically adopted by developers and how to counter them through the planning process.  Use will be made of basic financial models including the layout of Excel spreadsheets and there will be a review of the available software packages.

Presenters:	Derek Rowell
Course Type:	1 Day Workshop
Max. Numbers:	20
Date(s):	8 Oct 2009 - Novotel Hotel Conference Centre, Glasgow £208.00 per person
Programme:	Training for Planning and Development Practitioners 2009 (Scotland)
Discount Scheme:	Discount Scheme F - 2009 Programme (Scotland)