1 Administration Of Planning

Question 1

What are the 4 stages of administration within the planning process?

Answer 1

1. Secretary of State
2. Regional Planning Bodies
3. County Councils
4. District Borough Councils
5. Unitary Authorities (National Park Authorities, Broads Authority, Urban Development Corporations

Question 2

Describe the planning process (10)

Answer 2

1. Any pre-app advice / applications
2. Architect / planning consultant submits drawings, design and access statement, application forms and any supporting documentation
3. Local Authority issues validation notice upon receipt of correct documentation and highlight’s their decision process / procedures
4. Possibly site visit by planning case officer / planning committee presentation
5. Public consultation / notification period (minimum of 22 days before application date)
6. Notification declarations in the neighbourhood
7. Decision notices - 6-8 weeks, small - 13 weeks, major - 16, large, complex and environmental impact assessment
8. Approval, refusal, conditional approval
9. Planning conditions discharge
10. Any appeal processes

Question 3

Name 5 key guidance points for architects

Answer 3

1. Pre-app work and feasibility reports are a good thing to front load a fee
2. Agree validation checklist / supporting document requirement at any pre-app phases
3. North points, scale bars, references, OS map license number
4. Always monitor applications online, don’t always send you letters
5. Upload drawing issue sheets - monitoring revisions / conditions