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A totally revamped version of the DM Challenge Toolkit is now available on our website to use as part of your DM improvement plans. Many thanks to London Borough of Redbridge, Harborough DC, South Hams DC / West Devon BC and Plymouth City Council for test running it for us. If you would like more details drop us a message.
Following the publication of the guidance handbook on improving the governance of developer contributions we are supporting individual councils to help understand where improvements are needed. We will work with you to co-create ways to ensure that money collected is used to deliver infrastructure in an efficient, transparent, robust and effective way. If you are interested contact us at pas@local.gov.uk
After missing last year, we are really pleased to announce that we will be hosting the annual PAS Head of Planning Conference in Wolverhampton on 27 and 28 January 2022. As with previous years the conference is free to attended including accommodation. Spaces are limited to the heads of service with an option to bring along a future lead planner or rising star so book your place early.
We have published the presentations and resources from our recent First Homes workshop. This was a really well attended session that covered the requirements of the Written Ministerial Statement and updated planning practice guidance on planning's role in delivering First Homes. These resources should also help you understand how the transitional arrangements impact your council.
Following MHCLH and the Office for Place announcing the phase two design code pilot programme, PAS delivered a couple of events for people thinking about applying to take part. We've included a number of FAQs from the events. The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is 13 September 2021.
PAS hosted two events in July 2021 to examine the challenge of nutrient pollution, looking at how to manage nutrient neutrality and minimise the risk of this occurring. Information and presentations are available on the PAS website events pages
We had our first officer advisory group meeting on 2 August to discuss and agree next steps for the project following our workshops. Watch this space for updated webpages to kick this off. Contact Beccy if you’d like to join the advisory group. Beccy's written a blog about getting on with BNG despite the current unknowns and potential issues, some of which were highlighted a recent Countryfile episode (about 10 minutes in).
Our officer and member peers and the work they do is still at the heart of our work. We've recently updated our criteria for officer peers and Anna has written a blog on the great work of peers. If you think you might be interested and fit the criteria, drop us a line.
Urban Design London is running a virtual Summer School on 9, 10 and 13 September 2021 that will guide delegates through the complexities of making great neighbourhoods. The three days will provide an introduction to placemaking, street design and housing design with talks and virtual site visits.
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