Planning Advisory Service

The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) provides consultancy and peer support, learning events and online resources to help local authorities understand and respond to planning reform.


PAS is a LG Group programme and is directly funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government. It helps local authorities to deliver:

  • strong and strategic planning for neighbourhoods and local areas
  • effective development management and good decision making
  • accountable and value for money planning services.

Visit the Planning Advisory Service website.