Todd planning is both an in house and external planning consultancy service which develops the professional package offered by the practice. Todd planning is a development of the natural synergy between the two disciplines of planning and architecture wh ich will bring added value, creating a powerful offer to prospective clients and provide a joint integrated service.
What is TODD Planning?
Planning services include development planning, using negotiation and advocacy in guiding clients through an increasingly complex planning process. This may also entail the co-ordination and management of Environmental Impact Analysis. Other activities may include strategic and spatial planning incorporating Area Plan objections and submissions, which may necessitate appearances as expert witness at planning appeals and public inquiries.
Site appraisals focusing on capacity analysis and also urban regeneration strategies and projects utilising the practice's urban design and master planning expertise are also part of the service Todd Planning can provide. We also undertake urban regeneration work which may require increasing community and stakeholder consultation given the likely changes under planning reform. Our planning services are both wide ranging and comprehensive.
How can TODD Planning assist?
In the context of the structural changes to planning in Northern Ireland, Todd planning can assist in a variety of ways:
Reform
The planning process is too long, too complex, too cumbersome. It is process rather than outcome driven and there is a clear need to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Review
11 new councils are proposed by 2011.
Recession
In an economic turndown planning is vital.
Todd Planning through its knowledge of planning - its people, its processes and its prospects can assist clients in getting results.
Who can I talk to?
With a new hierarchy and powers being devolved back to Councils knowing who to talk to will be vital. The link to political and economic ambitions and the link between planning as the delivery vehicle for the Programme for Government is important to understand.
What can I talk about?
The move to a Plan led system where the development plan has primacy is a key change- if it's not in the plan then forget it.
What outcome can I expect?
New processes - front loading early discussions, engagement and agreement will be necessary.
Contact Details
Una Somerville is Head of Todd Planning, don't hesitate to contact Una to discuss any planning project. Shauna Woods, a planning assistant within Todd Planning is also available to take you through any planning queries you may have.
