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WHY THIS EVENT?
Unparalleled Learning Opportunities:
This CPD-accredited event offered learning sessions led by industry experts, covering a wide range of critical topics on the planning agenda for the next 12 months. Attendees gained invaluable insights, practical strategies, and the latest updates to stay ahead in their field.
Networking with Industry Leaders:
Attendees connected with fellow planning officers, consultants, developers, and planning lawyers to expand their networks and forge meaningful relationships.
With ample networking opportunities built into the agenda, they had the chance to exchange ideas and discuss the challenges the sector faces.
Comprehensive Coverage of Key Themes:
From levelling up and Net Zero strategies to regulatory revisions and biodiversity net gain, this event covered all the essential themes shaping the future of UK planning.
By attending, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and how to navigate them effectively.
Unparalleled Learning Opportunities:
This CPD-accredited event offered learning sessions led by industry experts, covering a wide range of critical topics on the planning agenda for the next 12 months. Attendees gained invaluable insights, practical strategies, and the latest updates to stay ahead in their field.
Networking with Industry Leaders:
Attendees connected with fellow planning officers, consultants, developers, and planning lawyers to expand their networks and forge meaningful relationships.
With ample networking opportunities built into the agenda, they had the chance to exchange ideas and discuss the challenges the sector faces.
Comprehensive Coverage of Key Themes:
From levelling up and Net Zero strategies to regulatory revisions and biodiversity net gain, this event covered all the essential themes shaping the future of UK planning.
By attending, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and how to navigate them effectively.
WHAT OUR ATTENDEES UNLOCKED CAN YOU EXPECT?
- Local government authorities, town planners, developers, housing associations, architects, community groups, and more joined together for two days to discuss the most pivotal discussions in planning.
- The event was filled with riveting real-life case studies and invaluable opportunities to learn from peers in the industry.
- Attendees stepped away from the office and into an environment brimming with innovation, collaboration, and growth.
- They elevated their careers and contributed to the future of housing and infrastructure planning.
PRESENTATIONS:
Government initiatives shaping targeted development, including revisions to the NPPF and planning provisions in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act.
DISCUSSION PANELS:
Assessment of housing needs post-December 2023 NPPF revisions, focusing on policy changes, council requirements, and opportunities for developers.
CASE STUDY PANELS:
Review of collaborative planning efforts between council representatives and developers, highlighting effective communication, regulatory compliance, and community-centric planning.
WORKSHOPS:
Topics such as Green Belt reviews, sub-regional planning, economic development planning, and planning for Net Zero.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:
How a Labour government would change the planning landscape, including strategies for affordable housing, sustainability, and community involvement.
PRACTICAL ADVICE:
On preparing for government transitions and their impact on the planning landscape. We focused on policy continuity, staying informed, and adapting to political shifts. Plus advice on accelerating decision-making in planning without compromising quality, with updates on government plans and insights from the Planning Inspectorate.
LEGISLATION REVIEW:
We navigated the implementation challenges of Biodiversity Net Gain, featuring short presentations and discussions on managing biodiversity, offsite mitigation, and resource allocation.
THE FUTURE OF THE SECTOR:
Together we addressed topics such as recruiting and retaining skilled planning staff, the impact of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act on plan-making, producing local plans within limited timescales, and approaches to enforcement amidst resource constraints.
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