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TCP8001: Planning Frameworks
Introduction
At the core of any planning education is the development of a sound
understanding of the nature and operation of the statutory planning
systems and their social, political, institutional, and regulatory frameworks
in which they operate. While this amounts to a vast amount of materials
which is not be possible to cover in a single (10 credits) module, the aim is
to provide the students with an introduction to the UK planning system, its
evolution, its current mode of operation, and policy concerns, with a
particular focus on England. The Module provides a framework upon which
more detailed knowledge can be developed in line with the development of
students’ own areas of interest and specialism.
Aims
The Module aims to provide an overview of the historical evolution of the
planning system in the UK, and particularly England, with an emphasis on:
the purpose of planning, approaches to plan-making and the role of
development plans in the context of changing economic, social,
environmental and institutional contexts. The Module also introduces the
current planning system and its key principles, statutory requirements,
contents, and procedures for both plan-making and development
management, drawing on planning legislation and government policy
statements and guidelines. The introduction to development management
focuses on the basic principles such as: planning permission, mechanisms
of appeals and enforcement, and planning conditions and obligations. The
main part of the Module is delivered through lectures with opportunities for
discussions about the policies and topics introduced in the lectures. As a lot
of ground is covered in short space of time, independent reading and
research is essential for developing a sound and critical understanding of
the planning system particularly the details of plan-making and determining
planning applications.
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Learning outcomes
Intended knowledge outcomes
On completion of the Module, students should be able to:
Have a critical understanding of the evolution of the British planning
system within its economic, social, environmental and political
contexts.
Reflect critically on the changing purpose of planning and the link
between place-making and regulating development.
Gain up-to-date knowledge of the current planning system and how it
operates in practice.
Have knowledge of various stakeholders in planning processes
Develop a broad understanding of the development management
system.
Intended skill outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate:
The ability to synthesize information
The ability to think critically about how the planning system works
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Problem solving abilities related to the decision making processes in
development plan and development management
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Weekly overview
In the weeks marked red, you do not need to attend the class physically
TW1: 27 September
Introduction to the Module and the Assignment (SD)
Origin of planning in the UK (SD)
TW2: 4 October
Institutional frameworks of planning & its key features (SD)
TW3: 11 October
Evolution of the planning system and its reforms (SD)
TW4: 18 October
National planning policy formulation (Gerry Carpenter / SD)
TW5: 25 October
Plan making in practice: Gateshead Local Plan (Neil Wilkinson / SD)
TW6: 1 November
Neighbourhood Planning (Neil Powe)
8 November: Enrichment week. Drop in Q&A session (SD)
TW7: 15 November (Pre-recorded lectures)
Development management: an overview and material considerations (Teresa
Strachan)
TW8: 22 November
Development Management Workshop (SD and students)
TW9: 29 November
Call ins and recovered appeals process (Gerry Carpenter)
TW10: 6 December (Synchronous Zoom lecture)
Planning conditions & Obligation, Community Infrastructure Levy (Brian Peel)
TW11: 13 December
Assignment Q&A session (SD)
Deadline for handing in the assignment: Friday 14 January 2022, 12.00 noon
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Assessment
Assessment is based on 100% coursework. This is in the form of an
individual essay on the topic that is specified below. The essay should NOT
be more than 2000 words (excluding bibliography, figures and tables), but
up to 10% above or below this limit is acceptable. Deadline for the
submission of an electronic copy on Canvas is by: Friday 14 January
2022, 12.00 noon. Please save your file using your student number.
Late submission
Unless specifically advised otherwise, you need to submit your essay by the
deadline. Failure to do so will result in a late / non-submission:
For essays submitted up to 7 days after the deadline the marks will be
capped at 50%.
For essay submitted more than 7 days after the deadline a mark of 0
will be given.
Topic of the essay
Essay Topic
Critically assess Birmingham Development Plan (adopted in 2017) from the
perspective of one of the following interest groups: a major developer (e.g. the
Home Builders Federation), or a major environmental organization (e.g. the
Campaign to Protect Rural England), or a local / community association.
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You need to familiarize yourself with the BDP’s
policies and proposals that are most relevant to
your chosen interest group. You also need to
know the main interests/priorities of your chosen
group. This enables you to identify the criteria
that they are likely to use to assess BDP. Some
of the questions that you need to ask while
assessing BDP are: does this plan cover my
chosen interest group’s specific concerns about
and priorities for the future of Birmingham? What are the BDP’s strengths
and weaknesses from the perspective of my chosen interest group?