A Basic Introduction to Planning

A Basic Introduction to Planning

This session is aimed at giving councillors and clerks a basic understanding of the planning system.  There will be a focus on the roles and responsibilities local councils in planning, local plans, national planning policy framework, developer contributions as well as guidance on how to prepare and review a neighbourhood plan and respond effectively to planning applications, including the use of material considerations, and much more.

The trainer, Andrew Towlerton, is a qualified and experienced planner who has held several senior planning positions, including in Derbyshire.  He is also a parish clerk (in Sheffield).

Requirements  

We use Zoom for our training courses. You will need to download the Zoom application if you haven’t used it before https://bit.ly/3DeEeT5 

If it has been a while since you last used Zoom, it’s recommended that you log in early as there may be automatic Zoom updates that will delay your entry to the course.  

You will need a device that has a camera and a microphone. Minimum system requirements can be found here https://bit.ly/3Fj19uD  

Please name yourself appropriately so you can easily be identified by the trainer. You can find out how to do this here https://bit.ly/3cj2jKi  

Important note: 

Our online training is live and interactive, you must be in a place where you can do this safely. Driving whilst attending our online training will result in you being removed and your council will be charged the full cost of the course.