We have published our guide to planning and the GDPR. It covers the whole planning service, including pre-application, local plans, enforcement and planning applications. It has been a long time in the works and has gone through several evolutions along the way. There is a track-changed copy in the GDPR knowledge hub (registration is required along with a .gov email address). If you'd like us to come to your regional network meeting to answer questions on it, get in touch.
This is an open invitation for planners in any authority, particularly if you are working within the catchment of a Natura 2000 site (i.e. Special Protection Area or Special Area of Conservation) and need to deal with nutrient neutrality or minimise the risk of nutrient pollution through more pro-active environmental planning. The workshops are the first step in wider project and will examine the challenges that "nutrient neutrality" raises for planning, hear from planners in affected areas and start to identify lessons learned.
More information is available on our website.
Defra have announced that Biodiversity Metric 3.0 is being released with a webinar launch on the morning of the 7 July. This will also cover release of a trial companion metric for use on small development sites and an Environmental Benefits from Nature (EBN) tool.
Following the success of our biodiversity net gain and the Environment Bill workshops launching our Defra BNG project, we are running an event for London Boroughs on 15th July. Register to find out what's happening, understand the London context and tell us what you want and need.
We have added to our advice on writing good planning conditions. It looks at the NPPF 6 tests and other tips for writing clear and effective conditions. The guidance can be found on our website.
The BAME Planners Network has launched the first survey directed towards planning professionals. By receiving a broad spectrum of responses from a wide participation, the questionnaire will aid in measuring how fair and inclusive the planning workspace is. We would welcome your participation in this study to help us capture information on approaches to delivering and developing EDI strategies, the ethnic diversity of the planning workforce nationally and to help identify examples of best practice. The survey is open to planning employees in the UK from all backgrounds.
Employees: https://lnkd.in/drq-C_m
Employer: https://lnkd.in/dBw6q2R
Wildlife and Countryside Link are keen to hear from local planning authorities for their ‘State of Nature Data’ Survey. The survey is part of a review of environmental data and infrastructure and environmental policies at local and national levels in England. We would welcome your participation in this study.
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