Town planner - Revision history

Editor at 15:24, 24 March 2021

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	* Planning consultant.		* Planning consultant.
	* Planning permission.		* Planning permission.
		+	* Post pandemic places report.
	* Professional indemnity insurance.		* Professional indemnity insurance.
	* RTPI.		* RTPI.

Designing Buildings at 09:25, 9 October 2020

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	Town planners ensure land is used effectively to meet economic, social and environmental needs. Town planning maintains the best of the past while encouraging creativity and innovation in the development of a sustainable future.		Town planners ensure land is used effectively to meet economic, social and environmental needs. Town planning maintains the best of the past while encouraging creativity and innovation in the development of a sustainable future.

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	The RTPI is the largest planning organisation in Europe with over 23,000 members.		The RTPI is the largest planning organisation in Europe with over 23,000 members.
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		+	See also Planning consultant.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Town.		* Town.

−	[[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Person]] [[Category:People]] [[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

Editor at 14:43, 9 October 2018

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	See also Planning consultant.		See also Planning consultant.

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	Town planners ensure land is used effectively to meet economic, social and environmental needs. Town planning maintains the best of the past while encouraging creativity and innovation in the development of a sustainable future.		Town planners ensure land is used effectively to meet economic, social and environmental needs. Town planning maintains the best of the past while encouraging creativity and innovation in the development of a sustainable future.

	Planners are involved in making both short and long-term decisions about the organisation and development of commercial sites, villages, towns, cities and the countryside, advising the community, developers, local and national government to help them make decisions about development.		Planners are involved in making both short and long-term decisions about the organisation and development of commercial sites, villages, towns, cities and the countryside, advising the community, developers, local and national government to help them make decisions about development.

−	Town planners operate at very different scales; from considering the location of major new transport hubs, large energy facilities or renewable projects through to more local issues such as the design, development and construction of new homes, shops, schools, urban spaces and so on.	+	Town planners operate at very different scales; from considering the location of major new transport hubs, large energy facilities or renewable projects through to more local issues such as the design, development and construction of new homes, shops, schools, urban spaces, and so on.

	The roles that town planners undertake are very diverse, including:		The roles that town planners undertake are very diverse, including:
−	*Working within the planning system (typically for the local planning authority, but also in central government) helping in the administration and enforcement of the planning process, determining planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans.	+
−	*Working as consultants for clients (see ~~planning~~ consultant for more information).	+	* Working within the planning system (typically for the local planning authority, but also in central government) helping in the administration and enforcement of the planning process, determining planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans.
−	*Employed by companies in the built environment sector, such as multi-disciplined practices, large developers, economists, policy advisers, research organisations and so on.	+	* Working as consultants for clients (see Planning consultant for more information).
		+	* Employed by companies in the built environment sector, such as multi-disciplined practices, large developers, economists, policy advisers, research organisations, and so on.

	The term ‘town planning’ was first used in the UK in 1906, and in 1909, the Housing, Town Planning, etc Act 1909 first empowered local authorities to prepare development schemes for land. Sometimes, the term ‘town planner’ can be considered to refer to planners working for local authorities, whereas those in the private sector might be referred to as 'planning consultants'. However, ‘town planner’ is a general description that is not protected by law and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has members from all areas of the planning profession.		The term ‘town planning’ was first used in the UK in 1906, and in 1909, the Housing, Town Planning, etc Act 1909 first empowered local authorities to prepare development schemes for land. Sometimes, the term ‘town planner’ can be considered to refer to planners working for local authorities, whereas those in the private sector might be referred to as 'planning consultants'. However, ‘town planner’ is a general description that is not protected by law and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has members from all areas of the planning profession.

	When considering planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans, town planners endeavour to balance the conflicting demands of different land uses, such as:		When considering planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans, town planners endeavour to balance the conflicting demands of different land uses, such as:
−	*Agriculture.	+
−	*Housing.	+	* Agriculture.
−	*Industrial development.	+	* Housing.
−	*Recreation.	+	* Industrial development.
−	*Transport.	+	* Recreation.
−	*The environment.	+	* Transport.
		+	* The environment.

	They need to strike a balance between development, sustainability and preservation.		They need to strike a balance between development, sustainability and preservation.
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	The activities of a town planner might include:		The activities of a town planner might include:
−	*Developing planning solutions.	+
−	*Designing layouts.	+	* Developing planning solutions.
−	*Drafting design statements.	+	* Designing layouts.
−	*Visiting sites to assess the effects of proposals on the environment and local community.	+	* Drafting design statements.
−	*Consulting with key stakeholders and other interested parties.	+	* Visiting sites to assess the effects of proposals on the environment and local community.
−	*Negotiating and working with professionals such as developers, surveyors and architects.	+	* Consulting with key stakeholders and other interested parties.
−	*Assessing planning applications and monitoring developments.	+	* Negotiating and working with professionals such as developers, surveyors and architects.
−	*Developing planning policies.	+	* Assessing planning applications and monitoring developments.
−	*Presenting at and attending; consultations, appeals, public ~~inquiries~~, planning committee meetings and court proceedings.	+	* Developing planning policies.
−	*Encouraging education and awareness.	+	* Presenting at and attending; consultations, appeals, public enquiries, planning committee meetings and court proceedings.
−	*Writing reports and other material, explaining regulations or making recommendations.	+	* Encouraging education and awareness.
−	*Advising on environmental impact assessments.	+	* Writing reports and other material, explaining regulations or making recommendations.
−	*Providing advice on how and when to seek planning permission.	+	* Advising on environmental impact assessments.
−	*Advising on local planning policy.	+	* Providing advice on how and when to seek planning permission.
−	*Undertaking specialist research.	+	* Advising on local planning policy.
−	*Advising on issues related to transport traffic and infrastructure.	+	* Undertaking specialist research.
−	*Advising on neighbourhood planning issues.	+	* Advising on issues related to transport traffic and infrastructure.
		+	* Advising on neighbourhood planning issues.

	Graduates from any degree subject can become planners, however, to become a chartered town planner, a university degree accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is required and/or a number of years’ experience in spatial planning. Chartered town planners must comply with an independent code of professional conduct, hold professional indemnity insurance and undertake continuing professional development (CPD) throughout their career to ensure their knowledge remains up to date.		Graduates from any degree subject can become planners, however, to become a chartered town planner, a university degree accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is required and/or a number of years’ experience in spatial planning. Chartered town planners must comply with an independent code of professional conduct, hold professional indemnity insurance and undertake continuing professional development (CPD) throughout their career to ensure their knowledge remains up to date.
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	The RTPI is the largest planning organisation in Europe with over 23,000 members.		The RTPI is the largest planning organisation in Europe with over 23,000 members.

−	= ~~Find out more~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	~~=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===~~	+	* Consultants.
−	*Consultants.	+	* Killian Pretty Review.
−	*Killian Pretty Review.	+	* Penfold Review.
−	*Penfold Review.	+	* Planning consultant.
−	*Planning consultant.	+	* Planning permission.
−	*Planning permission.	+	* Professional indemnity insurance.
−	*Professional indemnity insurance.	+	* RTPI.
−	*RTPI.	+	* Taylor review.
−	*Taylor review.~~<br/>~~	+	* Planning committee.
−	*Planning committee.	+	* Planning officer.
−	*Planning officer.	+	* Town.

−	[[Category:Planning_permission]]	+	[[Category:Planning_permission]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]
−	[[Category:Roles_/_services]]	+

Designing Buildings at 09:35, 29 January 2015

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	*Taylor review.<br/>		*Taylor review.<br/>
	*Planning committee.		*Planning committee.
		+	*Planning officer.

	[[Category:Planning_permission]]		[[Category:Planning_permission]]
	[[Category:Roles_/_services]]		[[Category:Roles_/_services]]

Mustafa Pasha at 09:58, 28 January 2015

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	*Professional indemnity insurance.		*Professional indemnity insurance.
	*RTPI.		*RTPI.
−	*Taylor review.	+	*Taylor review.<br/>
		+	*Planning committee.

	[[Category:Planning_permission]]		[[Category:Planning_permission]]
	[[Category:Roles_/_services]]		[[Category:Roles_/_services]]

Designing Buildings at 13:30, 27 January 2015

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	*Employed by companies in the built environment sector, such as multi-disciplined practices, large developers, economists, policy advisers, research organisations and so on.		*Employed by companies in the built environment sector, such as multi-disciplined practices, large developers, economists, policy advisers, research organisations and so on.

−	Sometimes, the term ‘town planner’ can be considered to refer to planners working for local authorities, whereas those in the private sector might be referred to as 'planning consultants'. However, ‘town planner’ is a general description that is not protected by law and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has members from all areas of the planning profession.	+	The term ‘town planning’ was first used in the UK in 1906, and in 1909, the Housing, Town Planning, etc Act 1909 first empowered local authorities to prepare development schemes for land. Sometimes, the term ‘town planner’ can be considered to refer to planners working for local authorities, whereas those in the private sector might be referred to as 'planning consultants'. However, ‘town planner’ is a general description that is not protected by law and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has members from all areas of the planning profession.

	When considering planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans, town planners endeavour to balance the conflicting demands of different land uses, such as:		When considering planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans, town planners endeavour to balance the conflicting demands of different land uses, such as:

Designing Buildings at 13:29, 27 January 2015

2015-01-27T13:29:10Z

Designing Buildings at 13:23, 27 January 2015

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−	~~#redirect~~:[[~~Planning_consultant\|Planning_consultant~~]]	+	See also Planning consultant.
		+
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		+
		+	Town planners ensure land is used effectively to meet the economic, social and environmental needs of the community. Town planning maintains the best of the past while encouraging creativity and innovation in the development of a sustainable future.
		+
		+	Planners are involved in making both short and long-term decisions about the organisation and development of commercial sites, villages, towns, cities and the countryside, advising the community, local and national politicians to help them make decisions about development.
		+
		+	Town planners operate at very different scales of the planning spectrum; their work can range from considering the location of major new transport hubs, large energy facilities or renewable projects through to more local considerations of the design, development and construction of new homes, shops, schools or public parks.
		+
		+	The roles that town planners undertake are very diverse, including:
		+	*Working within the planning system (typically for the local planning authority, but also in central government) helping in the administration and enforcement of the planning process, determining planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans.
		+	*Working as consultants for clients (see planning consultant for more information)
		+	*Employed by companies in the built environment sector, such as multi-disciplined practices, large developers, economists, policy advisers, research organisations and so on.
		+
		+	Sometimes, the term ‘town planner’ can be considered to refer to planners working for local authorities, whereas those in the private sector might be referred to as planning consultants. However, ‘town planner’ is a general description that is not protected by law and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has members from all areas of the planning profession.
		+
		+	When considering planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans, town planners endeavour to balance the conflicting demands of different land uses, such as:
		+	*Agriculture.
		+	*Housing.
		+	*Industrial development.
		+	*Recreation.
		+	*Transport.
		+	*The environment.
		+
		+	They need to strike a balance between development, sustainability and preserving the countryside for future generations.
		+
		+	Planning is a subject that requires a variety of skills and expertise. Often planners choose to specialise in a certain areas of work such as urban design or protecting historical sites. Many work across a range of different fields.
		+
		+	The activities of a town planner might include:
		+	*Developing planning solutions.
		+	*Designing layouts.
		+	*Drafting design statements.
		+	*Visiting sites to assess the effects of proposals on the environment and local community.
		+	*Consulting with key stakeholders and other interested parties.
		+	*Negotiating and working with professionals such as developers, surveyors and architects.
		+	*Assessing planning applications and monitoring the developments.
		+	*Developing planning policies.
		+	*Presenting and attending at appeals, public inquiries and planning committee meetings and court proceedings.
		+	*Encouraging environmental education and awareness of climate change.
		+	*Writing reports and other material, explaining regulations or making recommendations.
		+	*Advising on environmental impact assessments.
		+	*Providing advice on how and when to seek planning permission.
		+	*Advising on local planning policy.
		+	*Undertaking specialist research.
		+	*Advising on issues related to transport traffic and infrastructure.
		+	*Advising on neighbourhood planning issues.
		+
		+	Graduates from any degree subject can become planners, however, to become a chartered town planner, a university degree accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is required and/or a number of years’ experience in spatial planning. They must comply with an independent Code of Professional Conduct, hold professional indemnity insurance and undertake continuing professional development (CPD) throughout their career to ensure their knowledge remains up to date.
		+
		+	The RTPI is the largest planning organisation in Europe with over 23,000 members.
		+
		+	= Find out more =
		+
		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+	*Consultants.
		+	*Killian Pretty Review.
		+	*Penfold Review.
		+	*Planning consultant.
		+	*Planning permission.
		+	*Professional indemnity insurance.
		+	*RTPI.
		+	*Taylor review.
		+
		+	[[Category:Roles_/_services]]

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−	Town planners ensure land is used effectively to meet ~~the~~ economic, social and environmental needs ~~of the community~~. Town planning maintains the best of the past while encouraging creativity and innovation in the development of a sustainable future.	+	Town planners ensure land is used effectively to meet economic, social and environmental needs. Town planning maintains the best of the past while encouraging creativity and innovation in the development of a sustainable future.

−	Planners are involved in making both short and long-term decisions about the organisation and development of commercial sites, villages, towns, cities and the countryside, advising the community, local and national ~~politicians~~ to help them make decisions about development.	+	Planners are involved in making both short and long-term decisions about the organisation and development of commercial sites, villages, towns, cities and the countryside, advising the community, developers, local and national government to help them make decisions about development.

−	Town planners operate at very different scales ~~of the planning spectrum~~; ~~their work can range~~ from considering the location of major new transport hubs, large energy facilities or renewable projects through to more local ~~considerations of~~ the design, development and construction of new homes, shops, schools ~~or public parks~~.	+	Town planners operate at very different scales; from considering the location of major new transport hubs, large energy facilities or renewable projects through to more local issues such as the design, development and construction of new homes, shops, schools, urban spaces and so on.

	The roles that town planners undertake are very diverse, including:		The roles that town planners undertake are very diverse, including:
	*Working within the planning system (typically for the local planning authority, but also in central government) helping in the administration and enforcement of the planning process, determining planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans.		*Working within the planning system (typically for the local planning authority, but also in central government) helping in the administration and enforcement of the planning process, determining planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans.
−	*Working as consultants for clients (see planning consultant for more information)	+	*Working as consultants for clients (see planning consultant for more information).
	*Employed by companies in the built environment sector, such as multi-disciplined practices, large developers, economists, policy advisers, research organisations and so on.		*Employed by companies in the built environment sector, such as multi-disciplined practices, large developers, economists, policy advisers, research organisations and so on.

−	Sometimes, the term ‘town planner’ can be considered to refer to planners working for local authorities, whereas those in the private sector might be referred to as planning consultants. However, ‘town planner’ is a general description that is not protected by law and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has members from all areas of the planning profession.	+	Sometimes, the term ‘town planner’ can be considered to refer to planners working for local authorities, whereas those in the private sector might be referred to as 'planning consultants'. However, ‘town planner’ is a general description that is not protected by law and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has members from all areas of the planning profession.

	When considering planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans, town planners endeavour to balance the conflicting demands of different land uses, such as:		When considering planning applications and developing local planning policy and local plans, town planners endeavour to balance the conflicting demands of different land uses, such as:
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	*The environment.		*The environment.

−	They need to strike a balance between development, sustainability and ~~preserving the countryside for future generations~~.	+	They need to strike a balance between development, sustainability and preservation.

−	~~Planning~~ is a subject that requires a variety of skills and expertise. Often planners choose to specialise in a certain areas of work such as urban design or protecting historical sites. Many work across a range of different fields.	+	Town planning is a subject that requires a variety of skills and expertise. Often town planners choose to specialise in a certain areas of work such as urban design or protecting historical sites. Many work across a range of different fields.

	The activities of a town planner might include:		The activities of a town planner might include:
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	*Consulting with key stakeholders and other interested parties.		*Consulting with key stakeholders and other interested parties.
	*Negotiating and working with professionals such as developers, surveyors and architects.		*Negotiating and working with professionals such as developers, surveyors and architects.
−	*Assessing planning applications and monitoring ~~the~~ developments.	+	*Assessing planning applications and monitoring developments.
	*Developing planning policies.		*Developing planning policies.
−	*Presenting and attending at appeals, public inquiries ~~and~~ planning committee meetings and court proceedings.	+	*Presenting at and attending; consultations, appeals, public inquiries, planning committee meetings and court proceedings.
−	*Encouraging ~~environmental~~ education and awareness ~~of climate change~~.	+	*Encouraging education and awareness.
	*Writing reports and other material, explaining regulations or making recommendations.		*Writing reports and other material, explaining regulations or making recommendations.
	*Advising on environmental impact assessments.		*Advising on environmental impact assessments.
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	*Advising on neighbourhood planning issues.		*Advising on neighbourhood planning issues.

−	Graduates from any degree subject can become planners, however, to become a chartered town planner, a university degree accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is required and/or a number of years’ experience in spatial planning. ~~They~~ must comply with an independent ~~Code~~ of ~~Professional Conduct~~, hold professional indemnity insurance and undertake continuing professional development (CPD) throughout their career to ensure their knowledge remains up to date.	+	Graduates from any degree subject can become planners, however, to become a chartered town planner, a university degree accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is required and/or a number of years’ experience in spatial planning. Chartered town planners must comply with an independent code of professional conduct, hold professional indemnity insurance and undertake continuing professional development (CPD) throughout their career to ensure their knowledge remains up to date.

	The RTPI is the largest planning organisation in Europe with over 23,000 members.		The RTPI is the largest planning organisation in Europe with over 23,000 members.
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	*Taylor review.		*Taylor review.

		+	[[Category:Planning_permission]]
	[[Category:Roles_/_services]]		[[Category:Roles_/_services]]