RTPI Conferences

Development planning

Local development frameworks - The Masterclass

Date	24 November 2010
Duration	1 Day
Price	GBP 569 + VAT
Location	London
Venue	The Hatton (etc Venues)
Registration	9.00-9.30
Close of Seminar	4.30
Our code	35921
Also held on	14 June 2011, London

• About this masterclass
• Why you should attend
• Who should attend?
• Benefits of attending
• Programme
• The trainer
• CPD requirements
• In-house training
• Outsourcing and event management service

About this masterclass

This one-day masterclass will highlight everything you need to know about LDFs. Participants will gain a considerable amount of knowledge and experience, through the use of topical case studies and workshop exercises, and from the considerable knowledge and practice experience of the leader.

Why you should attend

With the introduction of LDFs, a great deal has changed for all concerned with development planning. LDFs are to be spatial plans, intended to be positive in their influence over change in order to contribute to desired outcomes, and to be prepared in light of a culture change that needs to embrace all involved in making and using plans. At the same time as absorbing a great deal that is new and rapidly evolving, rapid progress has to be made by planning authorities and their partners. Resources continue to be a concern for many authorities but increasing the skills of current staff increases the capacity to meet the new requirements and to make the most of the opportunities resented by the new arrangements. This masterclass is a hands-on session about the things that all involved with LDFs need to know about, with participants able to gain from the considerable knowledge and practice experience of the leader, and from topical case studies and workshop exercises.

Who should attend?

This masterclass is designed for the plan preparation teams in planning authorities in particular, but will certainly also be of value to:

• Consultants involved in supporting planning authorities or promoting the interests of others through plans
• NGOs and interest groups active in influencing plan content

Benefits of attending

This masterclass will provide you with:

1. An informed update on what an evolving situation, including the current CLG position on what is required of LDFs
2. Help with the assembly of the best combination of LDDs to meet the needs of the area and the community
3. Lessons from some of the leading examples of LDF preparation
4. Advice on creating conditions for success, including making the most of available resources
5. Assistance in deciding on the content that is best for each part of the LDF
6. Help in managing the process towards meeting the test of soundness

Programme

1. Current expectations

• Review of the opportunities presented by the changes
• How the new arrangements have evolved so far
• The fit between RSS and LDFs
• Implications of new and emerging national policy

2. Case studies

• drawing on current good practice examples to illustrate:

• The interpretation of the requirements in practice
• The conditions that appear to lead to success, and how to achieve those conditions
• Making the most of resources in the efficient preparation of LDFs
• Project management
• Getting the best from participation

3. Workshops

Introduction, followed by work on one of a selection of tasks by groups working to a brief with guidance notes, and reporting back, with the choice of subjects including:

• Drafting the core strategy
• The relationship between different LDDs
• Participation

4. Meeting the test of soundness

• What the test means
• Managing the process for success according to this test
• Focus on the key parts of the test
• The independent examination itself

5. Putting it all together

• SW4 summary of main points and lessons from the day

The trainer

John Baker, is the Executive Director of planning consultants Baker Associates. The practice has enormous experience of development plan preparation at every level, managing the preparation process for several local authorities, developing evidence and policy, and being a leading exponent of urban potential and employment land studies, and of sustainability appraisal and SEA. Lauren Taljaard, is an Associate and a planning consultant with Baker Associates whose early work was in managing urban capacity studies, the appraisal of development plans and work for the Countryside Agency. Lauren was part of the team that worked with the responsible authorities on the rafting of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Structure Plan, and subsequently the preparation of the Alteration to the Somerset and Exmoor National Park Structure Plan. She led the preparation of the Taunton sub area spatial strategy study as a submission to the South West RSS on the sub area. Lauren was closely involved with Making Plans for ODPM in 2002, and is project manager for the three year ODPM SPiP project, as well as being heavily involved with the preparation of the Mendip LDF work and other development plan work.

CPD requirements

This event is intended to help RTPI members with their CPD requirements.

In-house training

In-house training is presented exclusively for your organisation on any subject in the planning and development field including management skills.

Training is individually tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation.

To discuss your in-house requirements please contact Sarah Miller on 020 7960 5692 or e-mail sarah.miller@rtpiconferences.co.uk

Outsourcing and event management service

Kaplan Hawksmere has over 10 years experience in running outsourced and managed training contracts both in the private and public sectors. Our highly skilled team will work with you to effectively manage your events, conferences and training programmes to maximise delegate numbers and revenue and to deliver significant benefits including:

• Financial returns – possible increased revenues or cost reductions
• Risk reduction
• High delivery standards and customer satisfaction
• Flexibility to work with your own teams or independently
• Greater market exposure
• Low cost, exceptional responsive market research

If you would like any further information on this service please contact Dwane Charalambous on 020 7960 5604 or e-mail dwane.charalambous@hawksmere.co.uk

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