Planning and development management

Question 1

Tell me about an example of when you have submitted a planning application.

Question 2

Tell me about an example of when you have applied pre-consultation
and negotiation processes to the planning application process.

Question 3

Tell me about an example of when you have participated in the
formulation of spatial planning strategies.

Question 4

Tell me about an instance of when you have interpreted strategic
planning policies.

Question 5

How have you applied your knowledge to identify, select, assemble and
analyse information relevant to the preparation or determination of
appropriate planning applications?

Question 6

How have you supported the making of planning applications and/or
appeal documentation?

Question 7

How have you selected, researched and analysed information and data
and writing reports in support of or in response to planning
applications?

Question 8

How have you identified and helped ensure compliance with planning
policies and guidance?

Question 8

How have you identified and implemented appropriate consultation
procedures and responded to issues identified?

Question 9

How have you supported the preparation of a design and access
statement in conjunction with a planning application?

Question 10

Birmingham City Centre - What policy determines housing mix?

Question 11

Birmingham City Centre - What weighting does a planning statement hold?

Question 12

Birmingham City Centre - How did you present your findings to your client?

Question 13

Birmingham City Centre - Can you rely on planning consents instead of policy?

Question 14

Glasswater Locks - what did you have to submit for your planning
application?

Question 15

Glasswater Locks - Run me through the process of submitting your planning application.

Question 16

Glasswater Locks - How much did this application cost?

Question 17

Glasswater Locks - What rules are there for advertisements boards?

Question 18

Glasswater Locks - Explain to me what delegated powers are?

Question 19

Glasswater Locks - If your application didn’t get consent - what would you do?

Question 20

Tell me about an example of when you have produced a
viability/feasibility report for a client and given reasoned advice.

Question 21

Tell me about when you have provided reasoned client advice on a
planning application (including potentially advising on an appeal).

Question 22

Tell me about an instance of when you have advised a client on the
reasonableness of planning conditions.

Question 23

Tell me about an instance when you have been involved in negotiations
relating to the reasonableness of planning conditions.

Question 24

Tell me about an example of when you provided/justified environmental and other impact assessments.

Question 25

Tell me about an example of when you have overseen the work of external consultants in relation to the planning process.

Question 26

How have you provided reasoned advice in the preparation, presentation and/or negotiation of planning application and/or appeals documentation?

Question 27

How have you liaised with and negotiated with planning officers, clients, fellow professionals and third-party stakeholders in relation to a development project?

Question 28

How have you prepared planning appraisals of land, buildings and concepts and area wide planning parameter studies?

Question 29

How have you submitted a planning application and/or appeal?

Question 30

Have you any experience of an informal or public inquiry?

Question 31

How have you led the preparation or written a detailed design and access statement?

Question 32

How have you formulated and negotiated planning or highways agreements?

Question 33

Tell me about your creativity, problem solving and dispute mediation in relation to scheme development.

Question 34

Building D & F - what plans did you submit with your application and why did you feel this was required?

Question 35

Building D & F - What statutory documents do you have to submit with your application?

Question 36

Building D & F - Talk me through a 96A application.

Question 37

Icknield Square - What do you include in a planning appraisal to be able to advise a client?

Question 38

Icknield Square - What is a detailed application?

Question 39

Icknield Square - What advice did you give your client on the weighting of a pre-app?