Inception. The inception stage produces the structure and content of the PPA. The complexity of the PPA suggested by the Planning Advisory Service from simple, through medium to comprehensive should determine the structure and content. This is a key stage in the PPA process when critical issues should be considered including technical and resource matters and the project plan created. Agreeing the vision and objectives, recording them for inclusion in the Agreement provides clarity and a reference point when needed during the progression of the project. Following this a project plan should be produced which identifies key issues and tasks together with the resources to accomplish them. Ownership of each task should be specified together with the frequency/dates of project meetings. Provision should be included for amendments to the PPA and additional funding in the event of unforeseen work or other issues. The project manager of the council should have responsibility for the management of the programme and to ensure that the applicant meets their own responsibilities as set out within the PPA. A primary contact of the applicant’s team should also be identified. It is strongly advised that the LPA project manager and applicant’s primary contact are in weekly dialogue. The formalisation of the PPA should include:
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Sources: Planning Performance Agreement, Planning Performance Agreement