Transforming our Planning team
In late 2022, we worked with the Planning Advisory Service who reviewed how we work and how we could join what were previously 5 local planning teams together. We're committed to implementing these recommendations so that our team follows best practice and gives you a great service:
To provide an efficient and effective planning service that engages with its residents and users to deliver environmentally and socially responsible high-quality development that adds value to the area and its people.Our vision
Updates
So far we’ve:
- improved the efficiency of committee meetings
- developed a training programme to ensure staff are equipped with the relevant skills and knowledge to service the whole of our geographic area
We’re working on:
- harmonising our processes and procedures so all of our residents and users receive a consistent service
- bringing all of our IT systems together so staff can work consistently and provide a flexible, efficient service for our residents and users
- improving our performance data reporting so we can understand what’s working well and what needs improving
- redesigning our staff structures to ensure we have sufficient capacity and skills to deliver an efficient and effective planning service
- improving our user content to ensure it’s clear, consistent and relevant
Last updated 04 April 2024