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The Planning Channel
The Planning Channel is a video-based learning service available from NBS that identifies and investigates current professional challenges
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Travel Planning Note: to view this clip you will need Windows Media Player, or an appropriate plug-in if you are an Apple Macintosh user. |
Featured programmes
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A 'travel plan' is a strategic transport management plan for a site designed to encourage the use of alternatives to single occupancy car use. |
This programme looks at the 'passively safe' crash-friendly roadside features that are now being installed alongside many of our roads. |
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200 years on from Charles Darwin's birth and 150 years since the publication of his On the Origin of Species, the latest extension to the Natural History Museum in London – the new Darwin Centre – opened to the public in September 2009. |
Part 1 of this interview with Paul Finch takes a look at CABE (the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment), its achievements to date and Finch's plans for its future. |
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This programme takes a look at the National Policy Statements and the new Infrastructure Planning Commission. |
Carver's Warehouse is one of the most important listed buildings in Manchester's industrial heritage. The challenge for owner Town Centre Securities was to restore the building back to its former glory. |
Flexible and relevant learning
Our DVD and CD-ROM options are a great way to build individual and group training and development sessions, as part of your in-house library. These updated learning tools are also a useful way to encourage debate and discussion amongst professionals both experienced and new. Online subscribers benefit from access to an archive of video streams and interactive features such as our online CPD Diary and Personal Record.
All programmes qualify for CPD according to RTPI guidelines.
Fully customised subscription options, allow you to pick and choose
programmes to suit your requirements. Fill out our enquiry form for more
details.
Cost effective learning direct to your office
The Planning Channel is great way to access practical information on current challenges and industry best practice, without having to leave your office or workplace. This allows you to maximise your time in the office and reduce the expense associated with travel and accommodation to attend separate events and courses.
Tailored learning to suit your job and your practice
Our expert contributors and range of subscription options ensure our programmes are directly relevant to your practice and profession. Pick and choose from a selection of options to customise your learning to suit your individual needs.
Easy to use, set up and deliver
Our easy to use system means you can get started with the Planning Channel with the minimum of fuss or effort. Once you have subscribed, our helpful customer service team will ensure the latest programmes are sent direct to your organisation in your chosen CD-ROM or DVD format.
For those preferring our online option, access to the portal is sent to you
by email, so you can instantly log in, browse and start watching your chosen
programmes.
What does the NBS Planning Channel subscription cover?
Expect up to 18 programmes per year covering:
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Subscriptions are available online, or in DVD or CD-ROM formats. Individual programmes last approximately 20-30 minutes and offer a mix of project case studies, location reports, in depth technical discussion and debate.
Our independent editorial team, ensure all our programmes reflect current
industry thinking. Our expert contributors keep you up to date on the latest
planning, issues and debates, in both the private and public sector. You can
also contact our producers to suggest topics for inclusion in forthcoming
programmes. Email us at info@theNBS.com.
Key contributors
- ACA
- ACAI
- Crossrail
- Eversholts
- HTA
- Laing O'Rourke
- PRP
View a sample of our latest programmes and find out how the Planning
Channel can help you get the most out of your professional development.
Test your learning with our interactive quizzes
Every time you watch a programme, there is a related quiz that can be performed
to check your understanding of the subject covered. Online subscribers can also
keep track of videos watched and quizzes undertaken.

Access our Online CPD diary
Online subscribers can check our CPD diary which automatically records
programmes watched, quizzes undertaken and study notes downloaded.

A Personal Record for all your learning activities online
The Personal Record allows you to record additional events, conferences and courses you attend, making it easy to keep track of your professional development.
You can print your Personal Record as part of your learning and training
activities, for internal development or for an external assessment and
verification.

The Planning Channel is an annual subscription service available from £300 plus VAT for a single channel subscription.
Services available: Online / DVD /CD-ROM.
Expect up to 18 programmes per year covering:
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Reduced rates are available for multiple channels and users
Contact our customer centre on 0845 456 9594 or submit our enquiry form for more details on these channels and our customised options.
As an NBS subscriber you will also benefit from continued support and guidance from our customer centre to answer any questions you might have about your subscription and to help you get the most from the Planning Channel.
Download a brochure
For more information on how to subscribe, including pricing, download a PDF brochure now, or to subscribe to The Planning Channel, complete our order form.
NBS Learning Channels are available as an online service and in CD-ROM and DVD formats.
Online Service
The system requirements for the online service of NBS Learning Channels are as follows:
Operating systems and browsers supported |
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* indicates is supported using Microsoft Silverlight media player, which you will have the option to download once you have logged in. |
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Browsers |
IE6 |
IE7 |
IE8 |
Firefox 3 |
Safari 3 |
Safari 4 |
Chrome 4 |
Operating systems |
Windows XP (SP3) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓* |
N/A |
N/A |
✓* |
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Windows Vista |
N/A |
✓ |
✓ |
✓* |
N/A |
N/A |
✓* |
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Windows 7 |
N/A |
N/A |
✓ |
✓* |
N/A |
N/A |
✓* |
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Macintosh OS 10.4.11+ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
✓* |
✓* |
✓* |
N/A |
Minimum system requirements |
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Processor |
Windows CPU: Pentium III 750 Mhz or better |
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Memory |
256 Mb – Windows XP |
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Monitor |
Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 in 16-bit colour |
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Audio |
Sound card and speakers/headphones |
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Browser |
Please refer to the above compatibility list |
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Media player |
MS Windows Media Player 9 or higher |
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Applications |
Adobe Acrobat Reader and MS Word to view/print study notes |
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Internet |
512 Kb connection |
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CD-ROM
The CD-ROM format is compatible with the above operating systems as they come
with Windows Media Player installed. No internet connection or additional
software is required.
DVD
The DVD format is also compatible with the above operating systems providing the machine has a DVD reader. No internet connection or additional software is required.
CPD assessed
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Free Trial|
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As of November 2008,