Online
£180.00

Getting to Know the Planning System: Webinar

2 modules
Advanced


As ecological consultants, we often work within the framework of the planning system. This course will help you to understand how the planning system works, how you can work better within it to help your clients, and how you can ensure that your ecological survey reports contribute to the planning process.

Course outline: This course will be taught by an experienced ecologist from Ecology Training UK who also has experience of working in planning departments. The course is aimed at ecological consultants who want to gain a better understanding of the planning system.

Courses modules:

Module 1

Getting to Know the Planning System

Module 2

END OF COURSE QUIZ

This online course is a pre-recorded webinar on video. Playing time 3 hours 38 mins.

It will cover the following topics:

  • The planning process

  • Strategic planning

  • Planning legislation

  • Planning conditions

  • Section 106 agreements

  • Consultation zones (wildlife)

  • Local authority obligations

  • New permitted development rules

  • Reports and consultant duties

  • Mitigation and monitoring
  • Here’s what our students are saying:

    I learnt a lot from it and felt I no longer have a ‘gap’ in my knowledge when it comes to planning.
    Alex
    It was easy to understand and not dry, which was great given the subject of the course.
    Alex
    This course was really interesting thank you!
    Georgia
    ETUK- has really given me a step up into the ecology sector. I feel confident and motivated to take my career development in this direction, particularly in bat work, this course has given me the foundations to achieve that. Thank you 🙂
    Georgina
    Very easy to understand and accessible
    Sophie
    I liked the way Sue explained each module, she was clear and her passion was visible! She motivated me even more!
    Sara
    ETUK is such wonderful and exciting resource. I came across an advertisement in British Wildlife. I appreciate how generous and comprehensive the information is. It’s very empowering to feel I can actually gain the tools to help to make an impact.
    Anna
    The material was concise and easy to understand; I loved the flexibility and ability to get the qualifications done at your own pace; and Sue was brilliant!
    Deren

    FAQs

    Yes! We want you to get as much out of this course as possible. We encourage you to refer back to your course materials from time to time to refresh your memory and ensure that you are confident on the subject. Therefore, when you purchase this course, you will have lifetime access to the course materials.