Many architects will feel that dealing with the planning system is one of the most difficult and frustrating elements of their work. Where architects lead the engagement with the planning process rather than working through or with a planning consultant a reasonable understanding of the planning system and its operation is invaluable. This module, broadly based on the presenter’s recently published RIBA Good Practice Guide: “Making Successful Planning Applications”, seeks to enhance this understanding. It is widely recognised that the planning system in England is overcomplex and under-resourced. Frequent minor changes have and will continue to be made to it with the aim of reducing the level of regulation. Even the most extreme proposals retain a core in which many developments architects will be involved with will continue to require specific planning permission. Given this context this module will focus on strategies for relating to the planning process which broadly runs parallel to the various stages of the design process as opposed to looking in detail at law and regulations. Resource limitations on the Planning Authority side might mean architects are conducting a one-sided conversation on these stages with planners. The strategies try to make the conversation as easy as possible for planning authorities to engage with – to aid them in the understanding and evaluation of proposals and, should the process end in a refusal, leave the architect with material prepared for a coherent appeal. Within this structure the module will provide brief coverage of current and emerging new planning issues including Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality.Colin HaylockColin Haylock is an Architect-Planner with over 40 years in practice. His career has spanned the public and private sectors including very extensive experience in the making of planning applications and their handling within the planning system both as a planning officer and as a member of a planning committee. He was a Member of RIBA’s Planning Policy and Strategy Advisory Group and wrote the Institute’s recently published Good Practice Guide on Making Successful Planning Applications. He was a Regional Representative for The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment and a member of its Planning Policy Group, where he played a major role in its publication on the preparation and use of design statements. He is a Visiting Professor at the Bartlett School of Planning, an Expert Advisor to Historic England and a High Streets Task Force Expert – and was President of the Royal Town Planning Institute in 2012RIBA Chartered Members are eligible to use their £200 voucher code for this course. For more information, please refer to our step-by-step instructions, terms and conditions and FAQs. Two ways to book on demand Core CPD topics Core CPD Club Ticket: one single booking for all 10 topics Pay-as-you-go: purchase modules individually in our Learning Programme Please note: Each on demand video will expire 12 months after enrolling onto the module This course contains content specific to UK regulations/legislation The course was recorded in October 2022 For more information on this course, or if there are no places available, please email us, or call +44 (0)20 7307 5355 to talk to a member of the team. Please view the Terms and Conditions for more information. Core CurriculumPlaces, planning and communities
