The Politics of Planning

In this episode I am joined by Planning Consultant Lorenzo Pandolfi from https://logic-planning.com/ to talk about the current state of the UK's Planning System.

We discuss;

His career and how an Italian town planner came to be in London.

How Morale, Money and perspective are causing issues in the planning system.

What is causing the issues with staffing in planning departments.

How "Public Practice" can help the planning system.

The public sectors PR department

Life on the front line in Local Authority Planning Departments http://samuelstafford.blogspot.com/2021/12/life-on-front-line.html

Common mistakes made when submitting planning applications.

Where does planning really sit in the agenda for the political parties.

Permitted Development.

How important soft skills are when trying to get an application granted.

Useful resources for Planning specialists and developers (see below)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMtoF0MPgFble556ncjNvQ

https://simonicity.com/

https://www.planoraks.com/

https://www.irwinmitchell.com/our-people/nicola-gooch

http://samuelstafford.blogspot.com/2021/12/life-on-front-line.html

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