03 June 2026
The new National Scheme of Delegation (NSD) will come into force on 31 October 2026. LPAs will need to review and update their constitutions to ensure they reflect the NSD. POS has developed a Good Practice Guidance Note (GPGN) containing advice and a series of templates covering each of the main requirements of the new NSD.
The GPGN and templates are for use by POS members to streamline their constitutional review process and support POS members with a comprehensive and efficient update of their documentation and procedures to meet the NSD requirements.
The GPGN and templates are available here:
POS GPGN - National Scheme of Delegation
Appendix A - Planning Scheme of Delegation
Appendix B: Vexatious Customer Procedures
Appendix C - Planning Committee Procedures
Appendix D - Planning Code of Conduct
Appendix E - Planning Committee Report Template
Appendix F - Planning Committee Update Report Template
by Karen Chapman
The Planning Officer's Society (POS), a membership organisation for local authority planners, is looking to partner with an academic researcher and or a planning consultancy to develop a series of case studies (between 8 - 10) which demonstrate success in increasing an area's housing supply, creating new homes that do not rely on new builds, and ensuring planning is a key part of placemaking, building communities for the future.
Procurement reference POS - 2026001
Procurement stage Opportunity
Closing 15 May 2026, 12pm
POS Research Opportunity - further details available on Contracts Finder or by emailing projectmanager@planningofficers.gov.uk