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CPD Training
Seminars at 23 venues across the UK and In-House
PREPARING FOR REFORM OF THE PLANNING SYSTEM
A SERIES OF ONE DAY REGIONAL SEMINARS
FOR RURAL PRACTICE CHARTERED SURVEYORS
MAJOR CHANGES IN THE PLANNING SYSTEM
The Planning System has a major impact on the work of most Chartered Surveyors and it is important that they are able to take account of the significant changes that are currently taking place when advising clients. This course is intended to enable Chartered Surveyors to become fully aware of the most radical reform of the planning system for many decades.
Current and Pending Changes to Town and Country Planning
The system of Planning that was introduced by the Town and Country Planning Act 1947 had major reviews and consolidation in 1971 and again in 1990. Now after 22 years, during which there have been a number of important changes, the whole planning system is under review. The proclaimed intention of the coalition government is to simplify and speed up the whole system. Part of the justification is that the planning system as it currently operates is a brake on economic development.
New National Planning Policy Framework
The government have published their draft National Planning Policy Framework which is barely one twentieth of the length of existing planning guidance. Whilst the National Planning Policy Framework has only been published so far in draft form, other legislation affecting planning has already received Royal Assent.
Regional Planning
The whole system of Regional Planning contained in the Regional Spatial Strategies introduced in 2004 supported by a new portfolio of local development documents has already been abolished. At the time of abolition very few Regional Spatial Strategies had actually been approved. Local planning authorities will have to produce new local plans which comply with the new National Planning Policy Framework. This whole process may result in a degree of vacuum for some time.
Local Enterprise Partnerships
Other non-elected bodies such as the newly created Local Enterprise Partnerships may find that they have an increasingly important role to play in planning policy in their area.
Localism Act 2011
Other legislation which has already been passed is the Localism Act 2011 which for the first time makes it possible for a planning consent once granted to be appealed against by community interests. The Act also introduces the important new concept of Neighbourhood Plans
This act also introduces the concept of “Assets of Community Interest” which can affect the sale of privately owned property such as village shops and public houses. On the other hand proposed changes in the Use Classes Order may make change of use easier.
PROGRAMME
9:45am Registration and Coffee
10:00am Seminar Begins
The Coalition Agreement policy on Planning Reform
Other factors influencing Planning Policies
Emphasis on Sustainability
11:30am Coffee
Changes proposed in the National Planning Policy Framework
The Abolition of Regional Spatial Strategies
The importance of New Local Plans
The introduction Local Enterprise Partnerships
1:00pm Lunch
2:00pm Afternoon Session Commences
Implications of The Localism Act 2011
Neighbourhood Plans
Mandatory pre-application discussions
3:30pm Tea
Changes in Environmental Impact Assessments
Changes in “Article 4 Directives”
5:00pm Close
The timings shown are only indicative and may vary depending on the level of discussion at each venue
VENUES AND DATES
Spring 2012
Abergele – Wednesday 7th March
Bodmin – Monday 23rd April
Cambridge – Thursday 23rd February
Lechlade, Glos – Thursday 29th March
Maidstone – Wednesday 29th February
Newark – Wednesday 15th February
Newport, Salop – Thursday 8th March
Pencoed – Wednesday 28th March
Penrith – Thursday 16th February
Salisbury – Tuesday 24th April
York – Thursday 15th March
Wales: The courses at Pencoed and Abergele will be modified to incorporate Welsh planning legislation in addition English legislation
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Each of the seminars can provide up to six hours towards CPD.
A SEMINAR CAN BE READILY AND PROFITABLY APPLIED
Each seminar is conducted in a friendly and informal way. Each is a mixture of lectures and discussion designed not to be tedious or intimidating, and to give delegates the maximum benefit. Full seminar documentation; a useful reference book, will be provided to those attending the seminar.
FEE
The fee for the seminar is £120.00 plus £24.00 VAT per delegate, to include refreshments, lunch and full seminar documentations.
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