Localism Summit

Getting the best from the ever changing planning system.

David Edmondson

Strategic Developments Manager

Planning & Enterprise

Welcome

David EdmondsonPlanning and Enterprise Service

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Content

• Communications

• National Planning Policy

• Cornwall Local Plan Progress

• Proposed procedural changes

• Discussion

“Effective Town and Parish Council involvement in planning”

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Communications

•Listening to Communities Tour (Cllr Hannaford)•Friendly link officers•Community link officers•Customer services officers•Web chat and video clips•Fact sheets•Planning focussed newsletters•Peer review of decision making•Planning Partnership (Forum)•Town & Parish Council Planning Conferences

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Ever-changing planning policy landscape

Ministerial Statements

Planning Obligations thresholds

Pooling of Section 106 Agreements Monies

Weight to be attached to Neighbourhood Development Plans

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Local Plan Progress

Inspectors initial letter and follow up points following the suspension of the Examination.

Survey work being undertakenFurther reports being prepared

TimetablePlanning Portfolio Advisory Committee in November

Full Council in December

Examination re-convenes in Spring 2016

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Procedural Changes

• Non Material Amendments (NMA’s)

• Weekly list information

• Paperless Planning

Possible future changes:

• Planning Peer Review - November

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Discussion

What is…..

Effective Town and Parish Council involvement in planning?

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Conclusions

We don’t always get it right – but we do want to get it right!

You have an important role, shaping the community with your local knowledge and advice

We want to foster more collaborative working between officers, Cornwall Council members and T & P Councils – but… we need your help.