Useful Links
Given the huge number of variations that appear to exist in the way local planning authorities carry out their statutory functions, and the constant search for the 'right' answer, we thought that the Planning Administrators' Network could be further enhanced by the addition of a list of Useful Links.
This list is by no means exhaustive and we will add to it over time. If PAN members themselves have come across other useful sites/pages please let us know and if we think they will be of general interest we will add them to the list. Please send any suggestions to chris@tra-ltd.co.uk.
Volume Calculator + Fee Calculator
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/government/en/1115311947796.html
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/government/en/1115311947810.html
Planning Circulars
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/government/en/1115315552668.html
Planning Portal - Impending PD Changes
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/en/1115315495577.html
Department of Communities - advice on validating planning applications
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/validationplanningapplications
Planning Appeals
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/government/en/1102936775950.html
Ombudsman - Planning Cases
http://www.lgo.org.uk/planning.htm
Local Government association Publication on Planning Improvements
http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/publications/publication-display.do?id=814744
Improvement and Development Agency - Best Practice Guidelines (covering improving your performance as an organisation and as officers)
http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=71665
Department of Communities - PPS 12 Planning Policy Statement 12 (Local Spatial Planning)
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/pps12lsp
