Phillipa Silcock - Worthwhile pre app services
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Phillipa Silcock
Worthwhile pre-applications services
Pre-application services
• Given: creating a chance to talk while the proposal is still fluid is ‘good’
• But: it’s a discretionary part of the planning process
• So: The discussion has to be worthwhile for people to be bothered doing it
• Meaning: Create the something extra• Especially if you are charging for it
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
Worthwhile pre-application engagement
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 LPAs4. 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
valuesTrust Cost Time Reliable
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
What makes a worthwhile pre-application discussion
Commitments for Development industry
• Engage at the correct time and at the correct level
• Have the correct people involved – that can make decisions/commitments
• Be open and provide relevant information• Collaborative working – enter into a PPA• Engage with the local community
Offering a choice to the developer
Cost versus value
The conundrum:
• Can councils consistently provide a good value pre-app service without passing on costs?
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