Securing Positive Outcomes from Development

28th January 2025 - 30th January 2025

9.00 to 13.00 each day

Virtual by Microsoft Teams, three half days

Public rights of way are commonly affected by development which may be detrimental but can be beneficial if well managed. This course provides an introduction to the planning process and how it may be influenced; identifies the likely impacts of development and familiar failings to protect rights of way through the planning and development process. It focuses on the elements which are key to securing positive outcomes, from influencing planning policy and local plans through to site works.

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Main topics

The planning system
Influencing plans and policies
Types of planning permission and their hazards
Securing delivery efficiently—when to invest the time for optimum result
Securing improvements: developer contributions—CIL, Section 106 and beyond
What conditions to ask for and when
Engaging effectively
Making a robust response
Influencing policy and guidance to developers

N.B. The process of drafting and making of Public Path Orders for rights of way affected by development is not included.

Learning Outcomes

Awareness of the key elements of the planning system and its impact on rights of way
Appreciation of the opportunities for and limitations to developer contributions
Appreciation of how to secure the delivery of planned mitigation and improvement

Level

Intermediate. A working knowledge of rights of way legislation and its practical application is required.

The course is designed for any council officers dealing with public rights of way affected by or potentially affected by development. Planning officers are welcome.

Trainers

Stuart Harrison Over twenty years' experience in planning, green infrastructure policy and delivery, and countryside access management including definitive map and rights of way.

Graham Rusling Public Rights of Way and Access Service Manager, Kent County Council. Over thirtyyears' experience in managing public rights of way affected by developments as diverse as the Channel Tunnel Rail link to the change of use of agricultural land to garden.

Cost

Members £295, non-members £399 (exc VAT)

Software

Microsoft Teams is the software used for training which is available to anyone. Using the app is strongly recommended for full functionality as the web browser version may be missing some facilities, although full participation should be possible, use of some apps within Teams may be limited by participating organisation's protocols.