Effective scrutiny methods and good practice
February 6, 2018
Outside bodies: operating as a director/trustee
February 6, 2018Probity in planning
Purpose of the Module
To look at the importance of probity in the planning process and the approaches/protocols which can ensure high standards and robust decisions.
Perfect for
- Councillors on Planning Committees
- Councillors focusing on planning and environment issues
- Councillors on Standards Committees
- All councillors in their ward roles to understand how planning works and the importance of probity to the process
Module Content
- Overview of the importance of good planning decisions
- Review of key documents to ensure transparent and robust decision-making including
- Code of Conduct
- Planning Protocol
- Constitution
- The particular issues which arise in planning including
- Conflicts and declarations of interest
- Predetermination and bias
- Meetings with developers, lobbying/interest groups
- Site visits
- Departures from officer recommendations
- Consequences – personal and wider
- Mini scenarios – putting it all into practice!
I enjoyed the course and thought it covered everything. I am not sure how it could be improved
