Planning Update December 2012 Peter Hooley Northern Area Manager Development Management
Jan 04, 2016
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
HOT TOPICS
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