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The impact of planning reform on planning policy teams

Submitted by Cath Patterson on Mon, 08/07/2024 - 10:49

The new UK Government appointed in July 2024 has announced their intention to overhaul planning rules.

Planning reform can have a profound impact on planning policy teams, affecting various aspects of their operations and responsibilities. Here are some of the key impacts:

How to overcome planning policy challenges

Submitted by Cath Patterson on Mon, 01/07/2024 - 15:14

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Our recent survey findings in June 2024, highlighted that resource constraints are currently the biggest challenge faced by planning policy teams.

How to choose local planning policy consultation software

Submitted by Cath Patterson on Tue, 11/06/2024 - 14:19

Key steps and considerations to help you make an informed decision for your plan-making digital tech requirements...

8 ways Local Authorities can transform planning policy consultations

Submitted by Cath Patterson on Tue, 16/04/2024 - 10:19

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Uncover how to expand reach and public engagement on planning consultations, while saving time and valuable resource when delivering Local Development Plans...

Welsh council makes significant savings delivering Call for Sites consultation digitally

Submitted by Cath Patterson on Tue, 16/04/2024 - 10:11

Uncover how Powys County Council reduces time spent processing submissions from 3 months to 2 weeks...

Digital Local Plan Making process for Bedford Borough Council hailed a success

Submitted by Cath Patterson on Fri, 15/01/2021 - 09:00

In the spring of 2020, the Planning Policy team at Bedford Borough Council chose OpusConsult and OpusMap to support its emerging Local Plan Review. Both software has been integral to helping Bedford planners digitise and manage key stages of the Local Plan process.