We are committed to the provision of support and the promotion of improved planning processes and outcomes. We do this through the production of guidance and working with authorities as well as running workshops and advising government departments and other agencies. As part of our approach we are continually seeking best practice and sharing that intelligence more widely so building our own capacity and that of the wider planning community.
Recent and current projects include:
Preparation of a diagnostic analysis template for development control - Planning Advisory Service (PAS)
Preparation of a document setting out Councillor Competencies for planning - PAS
Evaluating and preparing reports on those planning authorities identified as being "at risk" of not meeting national planning targets - DCLG
Advising a local authority on how to improve its section 106 processes - Birmingham
Advising local authorities on how to improve their development control service - Selby, Southwark, Haringey, East Hertfordshire.
Formulating a benchmark for an "ideal" planning service - IDeA
Developing Good Practice Guidance on handling major applications - PAS
Inputting to the establishment of e-planning standards - PARSOL
Provided training to a number of local authorities on securing travel plans through planning - Dorset and Somerset