Councillor Training Session Part 2: The characteristics of well-designed places

Councillor Professional Development Sessions

Part 2: The characteristics of well-designed places

This session sets out the common characteristics of successful places which, if achieved, will enable us to meet planning and political objectives, as set out in the NPPF. Presentations will be followed by plenty of time for Q&A and discussion.

These sessions are aimed primarily at Councillors and elected members, but any other Kent Design members can attend to learn more about design in planning.

The aim is to help elected members ensure that our neighbourhoods are well-designed; providing much-needed homes with good access to local services and amenities.

The sessions are structured around the Design Network’s ‘Councillors Companion for Design in Planning’, and will follow the following structure:

1.     Session 1 (1 hour): Planning and design – 6-7pm on Thursday 3 July

2.     Session 2 (1 hour): The characteristics of well-designed places – 6-7pm on Wednesday 9th July

3.     Session 3 (1 hour): Things to watch out for – 6-7pm on Wednesday 23rd July

Speakers

Speaker to be announced shortly.

Key Details

• Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025
• Time: 18:00 – 19:00
• Location: Online via Zoom

Booking Details

Kent Design and Non-members:
This session is free and for Kent and Medway based Councillors only.

Please use the Book Now button to be directed to the event booking page.

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