Video Guides
Have a look at our First Aid for Planning video guides
Planning matters to people who want to change their area. Our First Aid for Planning video guides explain how planning works, so that you can participate in the planning process meaningfully and make positive changes in your neighbourhood.
We also deliver tailored guides for community groups on a specific planning issue or topic. If you have an idea for a guide or other resource, please get in touch.
Video Guide 1: What is planning
This guide explains the basics of planning and why it is important for residents to get involved.
Last updated: April 2021
Video Guide 2: National Government Planning
This guide explains the role that National Government plays in Planning and the key pieces of legislation that residents can benefit from knowing.
Last updated: April 2024
Video Guide 3: the Greater London Authority
This guide explains the role that the Greater London Authority plays in planning and how it relates to National Government and Borough Councils in London.
Last updated: April 2024
Video Guide 4: Local Plans
Last updated: March 2023.
This guide is about the development of Local Plans and how residents can feed into the process.
Last updated: April 2024
Video Guide 5: Planning Applications
This guide is about the stages of a planning application. This guide covers the stages of a planning application and the opportunities for residents to make a difference.
Last updated: April 2024
Video Guide 6: Objecting to a Planning Application
This guide explains how residents can object to a planning application.
Last updated: March 2021
Video Guide 7 : Permitted Development Rights
This guide (produced for Friends of Burgess Park) is a quick guide to Permitted Development Rights.
Last updated: March 2021