Planning and Development Conference 2024

Overview

This conference will provide stakeholders with a valuable opportunity to understand the impact of regulatory changes to the planning and development process across the UK.

Examine new government directives for the UK planning system, and how best to implement meaningful strategies to achieve new housing targets and successful regionalised investment patterns. Come together to understand the implications that the latest developments in planning reform will have on your organisation and look to the future with other industry leaders to discuss best strategies for approaching these changes.

The programme will consider measures impacting the ability to develop and deliver housing and commercial spaces across the UK, in light of challenges including rising materials costs and a continued cost-of-living crisis. A close look at case studies such as Finch v Surrey County Council will give delegates the opportunity to reflect on changing environmental responsibilities for developers. This, alongside our sessions on placemaking and the future of planning, will encourage attendees to explore the role of renewable energy and environment- orientated strategies in building urban environments that are fit for the future.

Key Topics

Key Speakers

• Faraz Baber, Operational Director, Midlands and South East, RP
• Marianne Brook, Head of Development, Old Oak Park Royal Development Corporation
• Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Group Chief Executive, L&Q
• Mike Kiely, Chair of the Board, Planning Officers Society
• Tony Mulhall, Senior Specialist; Land and Resources, RICS
• Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands
• Martin Reeves, Chief Executive, Oxfordshire County Council
• Simon Ricketts, Partner, Town Legal LLP
• Tom Stannard, Chief Executive, Salford City Council
• Bob Weston, Chairman, Weston Homes

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