Enhancing Pre-Application Engagement for Better Planning Outcomes
Explore the significance of pre-application engagement in the planning process, focusing on creating valuable discussions before formal submissions. Learn from best practices, share insights, and set objectives for improving offerings to potential applicants. The agenda covers various aspects, from industry commitments to involving communities in discussions. Discover why effective pre-apps lead to faster permissions, community acceptance, and sustainable development, while avoiding costly setbacks.
- Pre-application engagement
- Planning process
- Community involvement
- Best practices
- Sustainable development
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Worthwhile Pre-application Engagement Phillipa Silcock 10thand 19thJune 2014 www.pas.gov.uk
Pre-apps: the conundrum Here to talk about discussing development proposals before they enter the formal planning system Given: creating a chance to talk while the proposal is still fluid is good But, it s a discretionary part of the planning process and The discussion has to be worthwhile for people to be bothered doing it
Objectives for today To think about what makes a worthwhile pre- application discussion To share some good practice from councils who have been working on creating an attractive offer for early discussions To look at the workbook To go away with some aims for the improvement of your offer to prospective applicants
Agenda morning 10 commitments across the sector Speakers from Turley, a developer s view of worthwhile pre-app discussions Croydon or Kirklees council s pre- application offer PPAs in Islington or Camden
Agenda afternoon PAS, Calculating the cost of pre- application services Involving councillors and communities in pre-app discussions in Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester Councils PAS Planning Quality Framework
Not just listening.. Pre-applications Suite Discussions on your tables Your pre-apps offer Using PPAs Calculating the cost Involving members and the community A chance to explore the advice, recognise where changes will strengthen your planning offer
What pre-app should do Faster route to planning permission Chance to improve schemes More sustainable development Save abortive costs Build community acceptance Build in what the community wants Mitigate problems demonstrate political leadership
All the things that were wrong Developers not bothering/not listening Councils using charges as a cash generator Just slows the system up Inconsistent procedures Still surprises - not everyone involved No commitment to the advice given And still too many conditions even if permission is granted
10 Commitments A cross sector effort - councils - developer reps (HBF, BPF and FSB) - statutory consultees ( big 5) - community reps (Locality) - RTPI and POS
10 Commitments Goal To get our own houses in order, so that pre-application engagement will deliver high quality and appropriate development schemes being granted planning permission more quickly. to shape better quality, more accepted schemes and ensure improved outcomes for the community.
The commitments for LPAs 1. Quick, smooth process from proposal to completion 2. Choice and range of options 3. Help the developer to chose the most appropriate option
The commitments for LPAs 4. Demonstrate the good value of your service and meet the standards you promise 5. Co-operate to get the right people at the table 6. Promote an open exchange of information Pre-app brand values Cost Trust Reliable Time
The commitments for LPAs 7. Be collaborative consider everyone s needs 8. Involve councillors in the discussion 9. Engage communities as early as possible 10.Record the information considered, advice given and agreements reached
