Training Programmes
In-house Training in Development Management including Enforcement
Our in-house training provides a unique opportunity for local authorities to provide training matched to their requirements, run at or near their premises, in a systematic and cost-effective (and more environmentally friendly) way. Where an individual authority does not have sufficient staff to run a workshop for themselves, it is often possible to arrange sessions for a group of neighbouring authorities.
Generally speaking, all the workshops in our inter-authority programmes listed below are available to be run in-house, along with many others.
- Training for Planning & Development Practitioners 2012 (England & Wales)
- Training for Planning and Development Practitioners 2012 (Scotland)
A more comprehensive list of the topics available is provided below.
Topics
The training takes the form of workshops with a limited number of participants (maximum 16 or 20) and an interactive, participatory style with discussion and case studies. These sessions are mainly one-day workshops, with a single presenter (unless otherwise specified). Whilst any of the workshops can be run individually, they also represent a unique opportunity to put together a comprehensive programme of training to suit the specific needs of a particular authority and their staff.
Development Management – General
- An Introduction to Development Management
- A Practical Guide to Community Engagement (Coming Soon)
- The Basics of Planning
- Certificates of Lawfulness
- Design in Planning Applications: how to add value - More training on Urban Design
- Effective Planning and Enforcement Site Visits
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Introducing and Making Best Use of the Community Infrastructure Levy (Coming Soon)
- Negotiation Skills: the key to achieving planning goals and objectives
- Permitted Development
- Planning Conditions : A positive approach
- Planning for Gypsies and Travellers (half-day)
- Pre-Application Discussions: engaging as part of the Development Management process
- The Procurement and Management of Consultants
- Promoting Mixed Use Developments (half-day)
- Trees and the Planning Process / Trees, Landscape and Ecology for Planners
- Understanding Viability: key concepts in development economics for planners
- Mix and Match Training Options for Officers (Scotland) NEW!
Development Management for Support Staff
Planning Obligations and Agreements
- An Introduction to Planning Obligations and Agreements
- Conditions, Planning Agreements and Planning Gain (Scotland only)
- Planning Obligations: improving monitoring and accountability
Appeals
- An Introduction to the Appeals Process
- Appearing at Hearings
- Appearing at Public Inquiries (2 days, 2 presenters) - More training on Inquiries/Examinations
- Preparing Committee Reports and Appeal Statements : how to be both effective and efficient
- Being an Effective Witness at Inquiries (Coming Soon)
Enforcement
- The Basics of Planning Enforcement
- Planning Enforcement in Practice: The core elements in detail (NEW)
- Bringing Together a Prosecution (half-day)
- Advertisement Control
Sustainability
- Adapting to Climate Change(half-day)
- Applying Eco-town principles to urban extensions and other major developments (half-day)
- Applying the Sustainable Homes Code (half-day)
- Provisions for Renewable Energy in Major Developments (half-day)
- Sustainability Appraisal (half-day)
- Sustainable Construction
- Sustainable Development by Design (Coming Soon)
Bespoke Sessions
We are also happy to consider designing bespoke/tailored workshops for specific clients (although this may involve an additional cost).
Further Information
For more information on any of the above mentioned workshops, including an outline programme, please contact Angela Holmes without obligation.
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