1. Planning Update December 2012 Peter Hooley Northern Area Manager Development Management

2. OVERVIEW Update on changes to consultation process Hot Topics

3. Planning application facts 3,780

4. Planning application facts 6 th

5. Planning application facts 61%

6. Planning application facts 100+

7. Planning application facts 20,000

8. Electronic Consultation We can’t continue printing and posting all of these plans we receive electronically. Lawful requirement is, when requested, to send in writing a description of the development and identification of the site. Electronic submissions are increasing year on year. Electronic notification is faster, greener and more reliable.

9. Since proposed last year… Website improvements have been made Major Planning Applications – hard copy plans will be sent to you Dedicated Support Many Councils are now working like this anyway – the feedback is good.

10. Next steps Writing to all Councils individually Target date for introduction 1 st March

11. HOT TOPICS

12. Performance

13. Hot Topics PERFORMANCE SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT AGAINST TARGETS QUALITY OF DECISION MAKING – APPEALS RECORD (over 70% success) EFFICIENCY OF DECISION MAKING (over 80% within 8 weeks) WHY PERFORMANCE MATTERS – MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS

15. Hot Topics CUSTOMER SERVICE REVIEW Lean Systems Customer first Online working Resources at an all time low but if we create a more agile service how can we work better with you?

17. Hot Topics ENFORCEMENT REVIEW Efficient service Achieves better outcomes – prompt and proper compliance

19. Hot Topics DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PLANNED SUSTAINBLE WANTED CHALLENGES - how will developers respond? 5 YEAR SUPPLY – needs to be met LOBBYING CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

21. Hot Topics Permitted Development https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/exten ding-permitted-development-rights-for-homeowners- and-businesses-technical-consultation https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/exten ding-permitted-development-rights-for-homeowners- and-businesses-technical-consultation Consultation closes 24 December 2012