IPA Planning and Part V for Housing Practitioners

Details:

Duration
2-days

Application Deadline
Bookings for this course close one week in advance of start date.

Key Facts

The course is designed to provide a grounding in the planning system relating to the provision of housing. It will enable staff to contribute to planning for housing needs in their administrative area.

The course provides an outline of planning in Ireland; it considers the key issues in supply and demand for housing - including affordability, demographics and the criteria for successful and sustainable communities. The course will also look at the tools and methodologies involved in planning for housing and will deal with practical aspects of housing strategies and Part V.

This course is offered as part of the National Housing Training & Development Programme .

Who Is It For?

This course will be of particular interest to all Local Authority staff involved in the provision of housing services and for planning staff who require an update.

Course Content

The course will cover the following topics:

Session 1: Outline of the Planning System.
Session 2: Issues in Housing.
Session 3: Planning for Housing.
Session 4: The Housing Strategy and Part V.

Evaluation Method(s)

To complete the course, participants will be given an Impact Assessment Test. This is an online multi-choice test, designed to determine the assimilation of the information provided during the course. It is normally taken approximately two weeks after the course and can be undertaken more than once if necessary

Lunch provided
Yes

Parking available
Yes

Handout/Notes Provided
Yes

Capacity
25

Note On Costs

The cost of this two day course is €350 per person. Fee includes course materials, lunch and refreshments.