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The Planning Advisory Service supports the planning sector with information, events and direct consultancy support.

More information is available on these in the sections below. 

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  • Planning reform Last updated 4 April 2013

    Support for changes to the planning system brought about by the Localism Act and the NPPF. This includes neighbourhood planning, strategic planning and the duty to co-operate.

  • Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Last updated 5 April 2013

    This section explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and offers resources and advice for planners.

  • Benchmarking, efficiency and performance improvement Last updated 1 May 2013

    Support to help you delivery a more efficient and effective planning service: Planning benchmarking club, joint-working and service transformation.

  • Making plans Last updated 2 May 2013

    In a plan led system, what's the point of having a plan? Read our case study on the benefits of having one and how authorities are turning policies into action.

  • Development management Last updated 1 May 2013

    We've put together a resource to support the implementation of a development management approach to planning. It draws on council experience with culture change, front-loading the process with pre-application discussions, resourcing and the role of members.

  • Skills and training Last updated 6 February 2013

    PAS support for developing skills amongst planning officers and councillors including viability, probity and leadership.

  • Peer support Last updated 21 February 2012

    PAS offers peer support for the planning sector including planning peer challenges and 1:1 peer support.

  • Climate change Last updated 15 March 2011

    Tackling climate change is a key Government priority for the planning system. We host practice notes and case studies to support the sector.

Discussions

Case studies

CLG Plan making manual

  • CLG Plan making manual

    Produced by CLG to accompany the revised Planning Policy Statement 12, the Plan making manual brings together council experience, useful advice and guidance.

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