The Rules are Changing. Are You Ready?

Get ahead of the government’s drive for a more development-friendly planning system

On Thursday, 4 June 2026, at IET London: Savoy Place, our delegates, speakers and sponsors came together to learn and develop their knowledge of the current planning landscape.

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CPD Certified: The Planning Summit


The delegate CPD certificate (DCS) facility is a service available to all CPD member organisations, and assists in the administration of providing CPD certificates to attendees of your training and events.

Each person who attends the event will recieve a form post-event and receive 8 CPD point. 

Then the CPD Certification Service will contact delegates directly once processed.

Why should YOU attend The Planning Summit?

Reasons for attending differ based on your participation in this sector.

Choose your profession below to unlock the benefits of attending.


DEVELOPERS
LPAs

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SOLE-TRADERS
PLANNING LAWYERS

KEY THEMES

The Pro-Growth Reform Agenda: Policy into Practice -  How government will drive its reform programme through LPAs and the private sector, and how to make sure the reforms work in practice and make better decisions more quickly.

Strategic Planning & Infrastructure Connectivity - How to develop spatial development strategies amid local government re-organisation. Solving utilities and infrastructure issues and how to tackle post consent hold-ups such as sewage and energy connectivity.

Digital Frontiers: AI and Modern Consultation - how to deliver genuine community consultation when AI is being used to generate thousands of semi/fake objections

Viability, Consents, and Delivery Mechanics - achieving deliverable consents with appropriate contributions for local infrastructure and affordable housing, making changes in the light of Hillside (panel)

Planning for Nature and the Environment - Where next for applicants and authorities in preparing for Environmental Delivery Plans and the Nature Restoration Levy

Why should YOU attend The Planning Summit?

Reasons for attending differ based on your participation in this sector.

Choose your profession below to unlock the benefits of attending.


DEVELOPERS
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
SOLE-TRADERS
PLANNING LAWYERS

TICKETS INCLUDE:


PRESENTATIONS


DISCUSSION PANELS


CASE STUDY PANELS

WORKSHOPS


STRATEGICAL INSIGHTS 


PRACTICAL ADVICE


LEGISLATION REVIEW


THE FUTURE OUTLOOK

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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR 

"Our annual Planning Summit will give you - in one day - a comprehensive overview of the practical steps your organisation can take to get ahead of the government’s planning agenda. Our speakers include government policymakers, senior decision-makers and the local authority chiefs and developers at the frontline of implementing and navigating the system. Join us in central London on 4 June"

Richard Garlick

Editor 

Planning

Partner 

Media Partner 

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