Councillor Three - Understanding the Planning Process for Parish Councils
Understanding the Planning Process for Parish Councils
Planning is one of the most important - and sometimes more complex - areas of parish council work. This Planning and Parish Council Training session is designed to give councillors the knowledge and confidence to engage effectively in local planning matters.
In this session, you will:
- Understand the role of the parish council in the planning process
- Learn how to read and comment on planning applications
- Identify what counts as a 'material consideration'
- Understand how your comments are considered by the Local Planning Authority (LPA)
- Avoid comment pitfalls such as bias or predetermination
Whether you are new to the council or looking to refresh your understanding, this practical session will help you make informed, balanced contributions to local planning decisions.
2.0 CPD point
Event Information
| Event Date | Wed 18 Feb 2026 18:30 |
| Event End Date | Wed 18 Feb 2026 20:30 |
| Cut off date | Tue 17 Feb 2026 8:00 |
| Capacity | 10 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Available Place | 10 |
| Individual Price | £35 to Members |
| Speaker | Ruth Mullett |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Council Training |
Further Details
| Earn |
2.0 CPD Points |
| Fees |
£35 to Members of Worcestershire CALC£60 to non-members |
| Cancellations |
Any delegate cancellationsmust be received in writing 5 days before the event for a full refund of the fee. Substitute delegate(s) may be named at any time up to the event. |
| Terms and Conditions of Registration |
This event is being run by WALCPlease read: Full terms and conditions of registration |
| Please read Full terms and conditions of registration |
you will needA suitable device for attending the session with a speaker, camera and microphone; laptops and tablets are ideal. |
Speakers
Ruth Mullett
Ruth Mullett
Ruth Mullett ruth@worcscalc.org.uk 07967 501943 Ruth has been a Parish Clerk since 2007 when she joined Hunnington Parish Council in Worcestershire and the previous year taking on Romsley the adjacent parish. She is also locum for Worcestershire CALC, as well as undertaking various other locum roles in the past .Ruth is Associate Trainer for Worcestershire CALC and Warwickshire CALC and a member of the Internal Audit Team. She is passionate about local government and the parishes she is clerk to, as the first tier of local government it is wonderful to see what a difference can be made in our communities. She is also a member of the Society of Local Council Clerks and has been elected to represent Worcestershire on their Forum. Ruth is CiLCA qualified and has obtained a First Class Level 6 BA Hons Degree in Community Governance in partnership with the SLCC and De Montfort University.