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Group Exercise - Candidate Instructions Behaviours This exercise is designed to assess the following behaviours: • Working effectively together • Planning and organisation • Personal Resilience Introduction In this exercise, you are to assume the role of a Graduate Planner who has recently taken up a role at Elmsford Council working in the planning team. As part of this role, you will be directly involved in the heart of the planning process, reviewing and making decisions on planning applications for the local area. You'll be working closely with developers, residents, and other stakeholders to ensure proposed developments meet the needs of the community while adhering to planning regulations. For the purpose of the exercise, you and your colleagues work in the same council planning department. You have been brought together by the Head of Planning to decide how a large-scale development site should be used. Several developers have submitted competing proposals of how the site should be used, highlighting different benefits and priorities. At today's meeting, you will consider the arguments for and against selecting which proposal to go ahead with together with the rationale for your choice. You will need to reach an agreed decision on the recommendations you believe should be put forward to senior management for approval. Task The task is divided into two parts: Part 1: Individual Preparation • You will work individually for 15 minutes. During this time, you should review the brief and familiarise yourself with the group objectives. • There should be no discussion during this part of the exercise. Part 2: Team Meeting • You will then have up to 30 minutes of group discussion time. • You will be required to give a verbal recommendation of the group’s decision at the end of the 30 minutes. Additional Points • Please ensure you target your discussions around the points mentioned in the brief and reach your decisions within the agreed time – this should not be an easy decision and so you must do this through discussion, negotiation, and compromise and not by voting on the options. • Each of you should be prepared to contribute to discussions on all the options provided. This is a collaborative exercise, and we want to hear everyone's contributions. If you tend to be softly spoken, please make a conscious effort to speak up so your ideas are heard. • You should manage your time throughout the exercise. • Use of PowerPoint or external research is prohibited during the exercise. • Please ensure you understand what you are being asked to do. If you have any questions, please ask now as you will not be permitted to ask any questions once the exercise has begun.
Housekeeping • Throughout the exercise, please ensure that you keep your video on and that you are visible throughout the duration of the exercise. This is to ensure that you are completing the exercise independently. • During the group discussion, please mute your microphone when you are not speaking to avoid any background interference. YOU WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO OPEN THE CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK BY YOUR ASSESSOR
Received: Today, 09:00 From: Raj Mohammed Subject: Westfield development site To Team Task – Graduate Planners Good morning everyone, It is always a pleasure to welcome our new cohort of graduates, and we are delighted to have you on board here at Elmsford Council. I am conscious that you have your individual roles, but we are keen to bring our cohort of graduates together on this project as tackling major development challenges such as this benefits from diverse thinking and new approaches. A 200,000 square metre parcel of land known as "Westfield Meadows" has recently been re-zoned from Greenbelt to a mixed-use designation following a recent update to our Local Plan. Several developers have submitted competing proposals, tackling different priorities as part of their plan. Limited Council funds are available for major infrastructure improvements. We have £500,000 available immediately for initial improvements related to Westfield Meadows to support the development, the remainder of the infrastructure costs will fall on the developer to secure their own funds and loans from financial institutions or from pre-sales and selling units “off-plan”. The development offers a significant opportunity to deliver strategic objectives in a holistic and sustainable manner. Your chosen recommendation should align with the following council objectives: • Provide housing for all • Demonstrate economic opportunity • Promote a green and nature-positive ethos • Demonstrate sustainability and connectedness • Create a vibrant and inclusive community You should work together as a group to reach an agreement on which proposal to recommend for further exploration. As part of your discussions, you should: • Fully discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each proposal. • Outline the risks, challenges, and impact of each proposal (both short-term and long-term). • Consider alignment with the local plan. • Consider how your chosen proposal will impact relevant stakeholders and how you will engage them in your recommendation? • Outline suitable timelines and next steps for your recommendations. • Outline any outstanding questions or areas where additional information may be required. • Any other considerations you wish to put forward. Kind Regards Raj Mohammed Head of planning
Elmsford Borough Council Local Plan (2024-2029) Strategic Vision Elmsford Borough will be a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive community where residents have access to quality and affordable housing, a diverse range of employment opportunities, excellent amenities, and a healthy natural environment. Key Objectives: • Housing for all - Provides a range of housing options to address affordability concerns and meet the needs of a diverse and growing population, both current and future. Projects should address the needs of young families and an ageing population. • Economic opportunity - Creates new employment opportunities to boost the local economy, particularly attracting employers in sustainable sectors to generate long-term employment opportunities. Infrastructure should support new businesses to offer knowledge-based or higher- skilled jobs at all levels while nurturing the ongoing success of existing local businesses. • Sustainable growth - Embraces high-quality sustainable design principles that respond to the local character. Minimises environmental impact, promotes energy efficiency and contributes to net zero to create climate-resilient communities. • Improved connectivity - Promotes sustainable transport that reduces reliance on cars and mitigates traffic impacts on existing neighbourhoods, as well as providing a safe pedestrian and cycle-friendly network with strong connections to the regional network. • Protect and enhance biodiversity – Create and protect existing trees and habitats. Provides significant new greenspaces and waterways. Promotes nature, access to recreational activities and healthy living for all residents. • Vibrant communities - Promote inclusivity and well-being. Create healthy living environments and provide convenient access to essential amenities.