With the majority of Design Review services charging fees to applicants, this market represents a potentially substantial source of income for local authority planning departments. Many Authorities are using this income as a means of funding design officer posts to increase in-house design skills and capacity. Given this context, the systems and processes for running in-house panels must be efficient and streamlined in order to bring maximum value, both financially and in terms of achieving improved design outcomes.
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