1. Mediation in Planning Leonora Rozee Chair of NPF/PINS project National Planning Forum 23 June 2010

2. Funders and supporters NPF, PINS, PAS - funding TCPA, BPF, Law Society - venues Steering Group members - expertise and advice Mediators and all those involved in mediations Individual expressions of support

3. Evidence streams – Mediation of live planning cases (AAP, enforcement and major development); – Completed planning and related mediations; – Relevant literature and practice; – Review of cases where mediation didn’t take place after initial expression of interest; – Role of HCA ATLAS work in supporting the delivery of major development; – Role of Planning Aid; – Survey of Local Authority Chief Planning Officers; – Survey of a range of experts in the planning field

4. Key Findings - Barriers Need for clear definition Significance of language Importance of neutrality Availability of expertise Timing: impact on delivering quick decisions Relationship to democratic process Role of elected members

5. Key Findings Barriers (2) Balance of power Planning culture Need for appropriate support Diversity Funding

6. Key Findings - Opportunities New tool to support Government agenda for a radically different planning system Increased interest in use of mediation in planning Mediation embedded in civil justice system Potential to save money and time

7. Recommendations Develop and build a market for mediation - a delivery strategy - cost-benefit models including non-monetary benefits - ongoing pilots - promotional material - monitoring of take-up Provide advice and guidance - develop practical guidance - advice and guidance on mediator skills

8. Recommendations Develop skills and create capacity - embed mediation in policy - ensure planning procedures allow time to mediate - encourage existing mediation providers - identify funding opportunities - support establishment of community mediation - provide bespoke training packages on mediation for all sectors

9. Next steps Launch at the NPF stand at the RTPI Convention 1.30pm Tuesday 29 June - all NPF members are invited Ongoing communication - via press release, publication of the report on the NPF and PINS external websites, and dissemination at conferences etc including Planning Summer School in September