Greater Cambridge Shared Planning

Entrant's Summary: Greater Cambridge Shared Planning (GCSP) formed in 2018 is the planning service for Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council. One of the largest planning services in the Country, it processes circa 6,000 applications annually and is currently overseeing 13 strategic scale (1,000 home plus) developments. Prioritising continuous improvement, the team actively promotes participation in planning, contributes to creating innovative, sustainable and inclusive services by redesigning processes, harnessing digital experiences, and empowering its 140 staff members. GCSP is involved in utilising the opportunity provided by a world-class economy to lead planning practice and innovation across the profession.