Planning UpdateDecember 2012

Peter HooleyNorthern Area Manager

Development Management

OVERVIEW

Update on changes to consultation process

Hot Topics

Planning application facts

3,780

Planning application facts

6th

Planning application facts

61%

Planning application facts

100+

Planning application facts

20,000

Electronic Consultation

We can’t continue printing and posting all of these plans we receive electronically.

Lawful requirement is, when requested, to send in writing a description of the development and identification of the site.

Electronic submissions are increasing year on year.

Electronic notification is faster, greener and more reliable.

Since proposed last year…

Website improvements have been made

Major Planning Applications – hard copy plans will be sent to you

Dedicated Support

Many Councils are now working like this anyway – the feedback is good.

Next steps

Writing to all Councils individually

Target date for introduction 1st March

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Performance

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PERFORMANCESIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT AGAINST TARGETSQUALITY OF DECISION MAKING – APPEALS

RECORD (over 70% success)EFFICIENCY OF DECISION MAKING (over 80% within

8 weeks)WHY PERFORMANCE MATTERS – MAJOR

DEVELOPMENTS

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REVIEWLean SystemsCustomer firstOnline working

Resources at an all time low but if we create a more agile service how can we work better with you?

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ENFORCEMENT REVIEW

Efficient service

Achieves better outcomes – prompt and proper compliance

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYPLANNEDSUSTAINBLEWANTED

CHALLENGES - how will developers respond?5 YEAR SUPPLY – needs to be metLOBBYING CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

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Permitted Development

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/extending-permitted-development-rights-for-homeowners-and-businesses-technical-consultation

Consultation closes 24 December 2012