SWOG Meeting 11th July , Woodland Enterprise Centre, Flimwell
Planning Problem or Opportunity?
Planning is mostly about ‘development’.
Woodlands are generally well protected by planning policy, so the amount of development that may be allowed within them is closely controlled.
However, in recent years, the public’s interest in woodlands has grown significantly, particularly for leisure and recreational use. This itself raises questions of policy. The workshop will look broadly at:
The planning regime as it presently relates to woodlands
Other relevant codes that influence what can and cannot be done
How your local planning department thinks and works!
Decisions digest
Problems and opportunities
Trends and the future
The Authorities’ vision for woodlands may well be to keep them much as they are. What is your vision?
So that the talk can be tailored to address specific concerns, it would helpful if you could email Tracy in advance with a brief description of any particular issues or concerns that you may have. Her address is [email protected] (privacy kept) or you can write your comments on the forum. Let Tracy know if you are coming to this free event.
Nicholas Ide is a Planning Consultant with Batcheller Thacker who have offices in Tunbridge Wells, Battle and Haywards Heath. For 4 years, he has headed up the Planning and Development Department. Prior to that, he acquired over 25 years’ Local Government experience with about half of that time as a Surrey based Chief Planning Officer. If you wish to talk to Nicholas prior to the event, please feel free to call him on 01892 509285.
Book your place with Tracy soon!