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Development planning

Development plans are at the heart of planning activity. The ongoing planning reforms in the UK and Ireland and the subsequent raft of supporting guidance has resulted in significant changes to the development planning system. This is an extremely exciting and challenging time for development planners. The new systems introduce changes in the way that planning is to be carried out. These changes enable plans to be more effective, and for spatial planning to be the inclusive process that will inspire confidence and focus the activities of the many players involved in the planning system.

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An introduction to the planning system This course is intended to provide administrators and support staff with an understanding of the planning system to enable them to appreciate the wider context within which they are working.
Current issues in planning conference This final round-up conference brings together the best six papers from across the thirty events, as indicated by questionnaire responses, and should provide a lively wide-reaching forum for discussion
Design in the planning process conference This one-day conference will help you to gain an understanding of the key areas of policy related to ensuring quality of design through the planning process and how sustainability is achieved as part of that process.
Development Management Conference Now in its 9th year, this conference will provide a review of recent and proposed changes to legislation, policy and procedures affecting practice. It will also explore the ways in which public and private sector planning organisations are responding to these changes and to the major changes in the economic climate.
Ecology in the planning process Developments are often built in areas where there is interaction with the natural environment. Establishing how to identify, assess and mitigate these relationships is essential to the smooth running and delivery of any planning project. Heritage, archaeology and ecology are all frequently encountered through the planning process and learning how to deal with them effectively, either through avoidance, mitigation or good design, is fundamental.
Economic development conference The recession has dramatically affected the development industry. This conference offers an opportunity for planners, developers and others involved in economic development to explore the key issues facing us and how we can best respond to the challenges.
Environmental Impact Assessments The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations require developments which have the potential to be harmful to the environment to go through a rigorous assessment process. This workshop will cover the relevant legislation, provide explanatory examples and will assist with contributing to, reviewing and submitting a successful EIA.
Evidence base best practice conference Planners are expected to generate an ever growing flow of increasingly complex evidence to inform development plans. This conference will help you make better evidence bases to inform more robust policies. We will look at what the Planning Inspectorate wants to see and how a barrister uses evidence bases.
Evidence base masterclass 1 - general housing Evidence bases are increasingly important in planning. Producing them can be long, complicated and expensive process. But it doesn’t have to be. As the Planning Inspectorate reminds us, the most useful studies are usually the simplest and most focused ones. These half-day classes will help you build a robust evidence base efficiently and will provide a step-by-step guide to help you build your evidence and translate it into development plan policies.
Evidence base masterclass 2 - affordable housing Evidence bases are increasingly important in planning. Producing them can be long, complicated and expensive process. But it doesn’t have to be. As the Planning Inspectorate reminds us, the most useful studies are usually the simplest and most focused ones. These half-day classes will help you build a robust evidence base efficiently and will provide a step-by-step guide to help you build your evidence and translate it into development plan policies.
Evidence base masterclass 3 - employment and land Evidence bases are increasingly important in planning. Producing them can be long, complicated and expensive process. But it doesn’t have to be. As the Planning Inspectorate reminds us, the most useful studies are usually the simplest and most focused ones. These half-day classes will help you build a robust evidence base efficiently and will provide a step-by-step guide to help you build your evidence and translate it into development plan policies.
Evidence base masterclass 4 - retail and town centres Evidence bases are increasingly important in planning. Producing them can be long, complicated and expensive process. But it doesn’t have to be. As the Planning Inspectorate reminds us, the most useful studies are usually the simplest and most focused ones. These half-day classes will help you build a robust evidence base efficiently and will provide a step-by-step guide to help you build your evidence and translate it into development plan policies.
Evidence base masterclass 5 - infrastructure Evidence bases are increasingly important in planning. Producing them can be long, complicated and expensive process. But it doesn’t have to be. As the Planning Inspectorate reminds us, the most useful studies are usually the simplest and most focused ones. These half-day classes will help you build a robust evidence base efficiently and will provide a step-by-step guide to help you build your evidence and translate it into development plan policies.
Evidence base masterclass 6 - Local Economic Assessments Evidence bases are increasingly important in planning. Producing them can be long, complicated and expensive process. But it doesn’t have to be. As the Planning Inspectorate reminds us, the most useful studies are usually the simplest and most focused ones. These half-day classes will help you build a robust evidence base efficiently and will provide a step-by-step guide to help you build your evidence and translate it into development plan policies.
Funding for infrastructure A key planning debate in recent years has focused on the way in which local planning authorities plan for infrastructure to support development, and ensure that the funds necessary to stimulate timely delivery are available. This conference will consider the latest developments in this still changing debate. It will identify the outcomes of research, focus on the different views of practitioners involved and look at what is likely to be delivered in the future.
Getting the best development on site conference This conference will provide delegates with the inspiration, ideas and tools to achieve what all planners should be concerned about - getting the best development on site. In today's world and economic climate, leading, articulating and successfully negotiating exemplary, viable development requires creativity and insight into design, sustainability, stakeholder management, commercial realities.
Guide to planning issues in 2011 This conference will look at future changes to the planning system. Key speakers, including CLG representatives, will give their views on new legislation and the impact it will have on both private and public sector planners.
Heritage and archaeology in the planning system masterclass Developments are often built in areas where there is interaction with the natural environment. Establishing how to identify, assess and mitigate these relationships is essential to the smooth running and delivery of any planning project. Heritage, archaeology and ecology are all frequently encountered through the planning process and learning how to deal with them effectively, either through avoidance, mitigation or good design, is fundamental.
Local development frameworks - The Masterclass This one-day masterclass will highlight everything you need to know about LDFs. Participants will gain a considerable amount of knowledge and experience, through the use of topical case studies and workshop exercises, and from the considerable knowledge and practice experience of the leader.
Local Development Frameworks Conference This conference aims to update and compliement earlier LDF conferences by bringing together speakers who understand the needs of authorities, stakeholders and local communities. You will explore the continuing evolution of local development planning and look forward to the possibility of further change.
Mixed Use Development Conference This new one-day conference has been specifically designed to help you successfully manage and get the best of out of the mixed use development process, with particular reference to the current and likely forthcoming legal and taxation issues. Our panel of industry experts will provide you with a comprehensive update, as well as practical solutions.
Nationally significant infrastructure projects conference The Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) started work on 1st October to deal with major transport, energy and water applications. This timely conference brings together representatives of all those groups and interests who are involved in this new and important process to discuss its operation, to map out its effects and to advise on the best ways for you to get involved.
Planning for a low carbon economy Delivering a low carbon economy will be the outcome of a range of initiatives and interventions. At one level the planning framework is relatively easy to define, it’s turning that into reality through delivery on the ground that is the real challenge.
Planning for Healthy Communities Conference This one-day conference is aimed at those in planning, urban design and waste management. It should also be of interest to those from the health sector seeking to engage with the planning community to enhance contributions towards improved public health.
Planning law update conference This one-day conference aims to provide a straightforward, practical routemap through the legal minefield so as to assist delegates to find the best solutions for delivering sustainable development whilst avoiding or minimising the risks.
Property development trends for planners As the economy emerges from recession, the world will be a different place. How will patterns of development be different from before? What will the implications be for planners? Understanding the likely scale, form and pace of development across different sectors will be critical in order for LPAs to plan successfully for. This workshop explores development trends with a particular focus on residential, retail and commercial development and sets out potential future patterns of change.
Retail and Town Centres Conference This conference will consider possible future directions for retail policy and explore what these mean in practice for retailers, developers and local authorities.
Stakeholder engagement and statutory processes masterclass As part of any infrastructure or regeneration project, a key element is to ensure full and effective consultation throughout the life term of that project. Many different disciplines will need to converse with stakeholders and it is vital that the correct messages get across. The masterclass describes the various stages when key consultations need to take place, the legislation which underlines the process and best practice from conception to implementation.
Strategic environmental assessments and sustainability appraisal This one-day masterclass will explain how to fulfil latest legal requirements, and how to use the SEA/SA process to help improve plans. Strategic environmental assessments (SEA) and sustainability appraisals (SA) help to ensure that plans and programmes are as environmentally sound and sustainable as possible. SEA and SA are required for a wide range of plans and programmes under new legislation.
Sustainable buildings This one day Masterclass is for practitioners who want to understand more about features for sustainable design that can be integrated into new developments. There will be a focus on renewable energy and water consumption. Other topics such as materials and ecology will also be explored during the course.
Understanding developers - who they are and how they make development happen This masterclass will provide you with an overview of how the development industry operates, a detailed insight into the appraisal process and a greater understanding of the risk and profit elements.
Understanding Development Economics Conference This conference aims to look at how developments are funded, how profits are made and why there are sometimes losses on schemes. The conference will also answer what is a residual valuation and what does 'you can take it out of land value' mean. At the end of the conference you should understand the financial principles which drive the development industry.
Understanding the design appraisal process conference Now in its 4th successful year, this annual conference focuses on the complexity of many projects now demanding a range of skills. This conference will bring together practitioners and representatives from Councils to give different aspects of the challenge.
Urban Design Conference Now in its 10th successful year this conference will provide an introduction and update on recently produced tools, included the updated EP Urban Design Compendium and PPS3 and its supplementary guidance. It will also cover urban design in the LDF context and practice in delivering urban design quality in a range of differing environments.
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