Introduction to Planning

Suitable for new Councillors and Council Officers, this elearning module includes a range of activities to help you develop your knowledge of Parish and Town Councils.

 Duration 60 minutes 

We will cover the following topics:

• What is planning?
• Role of the Parish Council
• What is controlled by planning
• Types of planning applications
• Material & non-material planning considerations
• The parish council recommendation
• Planning conditions
• Developer contributions

There will be a short assessment at the end of each section of the course to check your learning and understanding of the topic.

A certificate will be issued upon sucessful completion of the content and assessments.