Planning and Cohousing with Mike Bodkin: understand planning, local plans, applications and common pitfalls for community led developers.
Planning and Cohousing: Understanding the Planning System
Tuesday 8 September | 19:00–20:30 | Online
Navigating the planning system is one of the biggest challenges facing cohousing and community-led housing projects. In this informal Cohousing Café, experienced planning consultant Mike Bodkin will provide a practical introduction to how planning works and what groups need to know to improve their chances of success.
Mike has worked on a range of community-led housing schemes, including projects with specialist developer TOWN, and will share insights drawn from real-world experience.
What will be covered?
- Overview of how the planning system works in practice
- The role of Local Plans and planning policy
- Development management and the planning application process
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Key considerations when identifying sites and developing proposals
- Time for questions and discussion
Who is this for?
- People exploring cohousing for the first time
- Existing groups looking for land or progressing a scheme
- Community-led housing practitioners and supporters
- Anyone interested in understanding how planning shapes housing development
This is an opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of the planning process, learn from an experienced practitioner, and connect with others interested in creating more connected and sustainable communities.