Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | December 2008 |
| See more in | Development planning |
| Author | Ian Bremner |
| Relevance |   |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Managing Development Plan Inquiries
Purpose
Planning legislation and associated regulations impose on local planning authorities an obligation to hold an inquiry into development plan documents (DPDs) to ascertain that they meet the requirements of legislation, are ‘sound’ and to provide an opportunity to resolve outstanding objections. An inquiry (now referred to as an Examination) is an important check on the plan-making activities of local authorities, ensuring that the public’s right to have its representations heard in front of an impartial Inspector are upheld and that DPDs are revised where appropriate prior to adoption. A DPD Examination is an important procedure in maintaining the integrity and value of the wider planning system.
Benefits
The main benefits to be derived from this module will be that participants in a DPD Examination will gain a good understanding of the topic, will learn about the purpose of a DPD Examination, its procedures and the different roles the main participants have.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the subject.
Learning method
A knowledge builder with a detailed overview of the key topic to get novices up to speed. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading and web site links are provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
