2010 Planning Portal Is Just Around The Corner

Source: Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
Posted on: 6th January 2010

The Planning Portal is starting 2010 with a series of free events aimed at planning agents and applicants to promote the benefits of submitting planning applications online.

The events will take place during January and February 2010 at the following locations and dates:

Sevenoaks

25-Jan

Brighton

26-Jan

Leeds

26-Jan

Birmingham

26-Jan

Sheffield

27-Jan

Manchester

02-Feb

Westminster

02-Feb

Liverpool

03-Feb

Epping Forest

03-Feb

Windsor & Maidenhead

04-Feb

Newcastle

09-Feb

Exeter

10-Feb

Bristol

11-Feb

South London

11-Feb

Cornwall

16-Feb

Bath

17-Feb

Winchester

18-Feb

Any regular applicants who currently submit planning applications on paper are invited to attend the Planning Portal’s FREE workshops. The workshops will answer the following questions:

  • What’s in it for me? Why should I use the online method?
  • How can the services of the Planning Portal improve my competitive edge?
  • How easy is it to convert to e-planning?
  • What support is available?

At the workshops The Planning Portal will demonstrate the online process and the other free tools available on the site. The agenda for the workshop will cover:

  • Demonstrating the key principles involved in using the online service
  • How to attach plans and other documents to support your application
  • Using the online tools such as mapping and volume & fee calculators
  • Learn more about LPA application requirements

The workshops are an ideal opportunity to learn about e-planning, voice opinions and meet the Planning Portal Team and fellow planning professionals.

Places can be booked by contacting the Planning Portal Events Team on events@planningportal.gsi.gov.uk or 0117 372 8232. Simply specify the preferred location of the workshop and number of colleagues you wish to attend (between 1 and 3).

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