Core CPD Framework:
- Planning Law ad Process
- 1 CPD Hours
Event description
Ever wanted to know more about the important role of enforcement in planning? Join us for this insightful webinar discussion with Raymond Yeung, an RTPI member with 8 years of experience in enforcement and 18 years in planning altogether.
Planning enforcement plays a vital role in maintaining public confidence in the planning system, ensuring developments are carried out lawfully and in line with planning permissions. This event will provide a comprehensive overview of the enforcement process, its tools, and the significant role it plays in protecting communities, the historic environment, and the integrity of our built and natural landscapes.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the enforcement powers available to local authorities, how to deal with common challenges, and what successful enforcement looks like — from unauthorised development to issues with HMOs and short-term lets like Airbnbs.
The event will also shine a spotlight on planning enforcement as a rewarding career path, offering a unique mix of investigation, negotiation, policy, and legal work. Real-world case studies, including before-and-after visuals, will bring the impact of enforcement action to life.
Key Topics Covered:
- What is planning enforcement and why it matters
- The role of enforcement in upholding planning policies and public trust
- Types of enforcement action and notices (e.g., enforcement notices, stop notices, breach of condition notices, injunctions)
- Tackling common challenges such as; Confrontation, lone working and complex cases
- The prosecution process and outcomes
- Impacts of enforcement on heritage assets and conservation areas
- Case studies: before-and-after examples with photographs
- Dealing with Airbnbs, short-term lets, and HMOs
- Pathways into a career in planning enforcement and why it's a profession with purpose
