Training programmes
Planning Committees
Date:16 July 2010Time:10:00 - 16:00Venue:Bewley's Hotel, LeedsAddress:Bewleys Hotel, City Walk, Sweet Street, Leeds LS11 9ATSpeakers:Tom Graham, Solicitor and Independent TrainerCost:£215.00 ex VAT View map and directions to venue CPD:
4.5
Alternative date:
1st October 2010 - London
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This course is ideal for newly qualified Lawyers or Lawyers with little or no experience of Planning Law and / or advising Planning Committees
This course will enable you to:
- Grasp the legal and procedural aspects of the decision-making process
- Understand common issues such as members’ interests, bias and pre-determination
- Consider case studies and participate in workshops
This course will include:
- An overview of relevant planning law and practice
- Dealing with common problems such as refusals against officers’ advice
- An overview of key administrative law concepts
- The committee process – reports, probity, interacting with members and the public.
- Coping with committee meeting
David M Berger, London Borough of Southwark - Sheila Saunders, London Borough of Barnet" The course provided a thorough grounding on current law, practice and central government policies. Particularly useful were the papers on administrative law and best practice for planning committees" - "Plenty of good practical advice from an obviously very experienced practitioner "
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