Below you will find answers to a range of
frequently asked questions.
A. Have regular briefings where necessary, either at pre application stage and/or at intervals during the processing of the application. |
A. We will operate in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) and engage through a response to comments received on individual planning applications. |
A. Through pre application briefing, testing the proposals against the prevailing development plan and where necessary engagement with the Council’s policy/spatial planning team. |
A. By close engagement with Members, officers and the local community and adherence to the Statement of Community Involvement. |
A. We will respond within the framework of the SCI where the local community can interact electronically, in writing, by telephone and face to face. |
A. Yes, we see pre application discussions as an essential tool to effective planning application delivery |
A. Yes, working closely with the Council’s team we will ensure that any infrastructure is secured through the application process. |
A. Yes we have extensive experience in the negotiation of s106 agreements and will work with the Council’s team to ensure the agreement properly reflects the planning policy framework and relevant material considerations. We can attend meetings with your solicitor or legal counsel and instruct and brief where necessary. |
A. Yes, using a project plan we will highlight key milestones and provide where appropriate regular updates and briefings, which can be adapted to your specific needs. |
A. Yes will provide you with a project plan which can be modified to include any particular processes or milestones that are important to you. We will also liase with the key stakeholders to ensure engagement and timely feedback. |