Planning & Citizenship in Schools - Teachers' Resource
Welcome to Stafford Borough Council's web resource for teachers of Citizenship (key stage 3) based on the subject of Town Planning. Click here for the introduction and background to the suite of 6 lesson plans.
A Certificate can also be downloaded for participating schools in Stafford Borough
Please note that these lesson plans are provided by Stafford Borough Council on this website solely for educational use in schools. Any other unauthorised use, profiteering or sale of these lesson plans is strictly forbidden.
The need for good Town Planning
The constraints of land use as a resource. The need to balance competing demands for land, historical legacy and physical barriers to development.
Link to real planning and Lesson 6 (Visit from a Planning Officer).
Learn about the pitfalls of the Development Process
Who are the decision-makers? How does the development system work?Explore the roles of people involved in getting a house built.
Architects, Councillors and their inter-relationships in the development process.
How to influence planning decisions through a Planning Committee
Exploration of the role and influence various interested parties have. How their views on a development proposal are considered before a decision is made. Based on reality - roles may include local residents, media, officers and councillors.
How to write effectively to express your view
Different ways to communicate views and influence planning process by using different media communications. How can you influence those decisions?
(remembering lessons 1 and 2).
How to influence Development Plans
Complete the participation pack in an informed manner about how you would like to see your local area develop in the future.
Visit from a Local Planning Officer
What do Planning Officers do? See the adopted development plan for the local area and real planning applications.
How has land been allocated?
Feedback on lessons 1 and 5 with presentation of participation certificates.