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Join David Edmondson, Strategic Developments Manager, in exploring the evolving planning landscape, enhancing community involvement, and discussing procedural updates. Collaborate for effective town and parish council engagement in planning.
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Localism Summit • Getting the best from the ever changing planning system. • David Edmondson • Strategic Developments Manager • Planning & Enterprise
Welcome David Edmondson Planning and Enterprise Service
Content Communications National Planning Policy Cornwall Local Plan Progress Proposed procedural changes Discussion “Effective Town and Parish Council involvement in planning”
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
Ever-changing planning policy landscape Ministerial Statements Planning Obligations thresholds Pooling of Section 106 Agreements Monies Weight to be attached to Neighbourhood Development Plans
Local Plan Progress Inspectors initial letter and follow up points following the suspension of the Examination. Survey work being undertaken Further reports being prepared Timetable Planning Portfolio Advisory Committee in November Full Council in December Examination re-convenes in Spring 2016
Procedural Changes Non Material Amendments (NMA’s) Weekly list information Paperless Planning Possible future changes: Planning Peer Review - November
Discussion What is….. Effective Town and Parish Council involvement in planning?
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.