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Aims, Objectives & Performance Measures

 
Main Aim
2.1 The agency’s aim is :-

To plan and manage development in ways which will contribute to a quality environment and seek to meet the economic and social aspirations of present and future generations.

Objectives
2.2 In support of this aim the agency’s objectives are to :-

Operational Objectives

ensure that Development Control and Development Planning promote the orderly and consistent use of land;

provide a planning framework for and support the implementation of physical regeneration projects; and,

provide an accurate and speedy information service to the conveyancing community.

Financial and Administrative Objectives

secure ongoing value for money and efficiency in the management of the Agency;

develop and maintain effective financial and management information systems;

maintain high levels of motivation, skills and performance of staff; and,

explore opportunities for and introduce, where practicable, private finance arrangements.

Customer Service Objectives

pursue continuous improvement in the delivery of services having regard to the effective use of available resources and Government’s fairness and equality policies; and,

provide high quality professional planning decisions, development plans and policy guidance; and,

secure an improvement in the quality of services available to customers in line with the principles of the Citizen’s Charter and the agency’s Charter Standards Statement.

Performance Measures
2.3 The agency’s key performance measures are listed in Annex B.
Customer Service
2.4 The agency’s standards of service to its customers are set out in its Customer’s Charter Statement. The agency aims to provide courteous, timely and effective service to its customers.