Part-time voluntary position - Consolidated and integrated data from databases used by legacy councils into the unitary database on SMART, drawing data from public access and google maps.- Obtained practical experience of the monitoring requirements councils must carry out, the processes followed, and how this affects planning decisions.- Attended meetings, improving understanding of the Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment, and the influence on the Local Plan.- Conducted monitoring site visits, helping confirm the total housing completions for period 2022/23. - Attended a planning inquiry, examining the development planning for over 100 houses on green belt land. This improved understanding of the reasons for and against developments, as well as the planning system.