Pendleton Planning Survey 2005

The results from the May 2005 Monitoring Survey are now available to view on this site by clicking on the links below.

The results for Wales and the Welsh National Park authorities are now available, along with a downloadable version of the Survey Report.

The web-based survey was carried out by PPA on the 2 May 2005 on behalf The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM). The aim was to review the availability and accessibility of online planning information and services on Local and National Park Authority and County Council websites in England and Wales. This survey is a monitoring review, giving local authorities an opportunity to update their Pendleton Score to reflect any changes they have implemented since September 2004.

The May 2005 results are not being used to allocate Planning Delivery Grant funding in England.

The survey was carried out from the perspective of the web-user and aimed to assess the needs of both regular and potential one-off users of council planning services. The scope of the survey criteria included the development control process and policy at a district and county level but did not include the enforcement process.

To view the the final scores please select the type of authority you are interested in from the list below. Local authorities are listed in alphabetical order.

Please note that there is no verification period for this monitoring survey. Scores are not subject to change.

o May 2005 Monitoring Survey Report

o Local Authorities in England - Spreadsheet of results
o Ranking Tables for the English Local Authorities
o Welsh Unitary Authorities- Spreadsheet of results
o Ranking Tables for the Welsh Unitary Authorities
o English County Councils - Spreadsheet of results
o Ranking table for the English County Councils
o National Parks (English and Welsh)- Spreadsheet of results
o Ranking Table for the National Parks (English and Welsh)
o Greater London Authority - Spreadsheet of results

Local authorities in England and Wales were tested against the original 21 Pendleton Criteria. English County Councils were tested against a revised 21 criteria and National Parks in England and Wales against 24 criteria, to reflect their different planning roles and responsibilities. The GLA were surveyed against 15 criteria. The Criteria can be viewed on this website by clicking on the ·Pendleton Criteria·

Please note that points were not awarded for

o Application and decision registers and committee schedules that are out of date;
o Links that do not work;
o Where Conditions/reasons for refusal are listed for committee decisions only (not delegated);
o Only general guidance information on appeals is given;
o Summaries of Development Plans, Inspector's Reports or Proposal Map modifications;
o Information/services provided via external websites unless it is clear on the LPA website what is available on the external site and how to access it. A simple link with no explanation is not enough.

For any queries relating to PDG funding, please contact the ODPM.