Have the recent planning reforms been radical enough and will the next round of changes proposed make a real difference?
Join us for the next Michelmores’ Planning Primer seminar on 6 November in association with the LPDF (Land, Planning and Development Federation) with keynote speakers:
- Steve Quartermain CBE, former Chief Planner at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Steve led the last set of major changes to the English planning system and is well placed to comment on the recent changes and the current proposals. Steve is a well known expert in the development world and acts as a strategic advisor to a number of organisations including the LPDF.
- Claire Pearce BSc MSc MRTPI MIED DipPA. Claire has over thirty years’ experience working across the public and private sectors, notably as Chief Planning Officer in Sedgemoor District Council, leading the public sector planning and implementation strategy of Hinkley Point C and then shifting to the private sector to lead the Gravity enterprise zone LDO transformation. She is now at the helm of Real Growth Ltd, kickstarting a new era of transition and growth for Dorset, and is Chair of South West Business Council.
- Helen Hutton, Partner in Planning and Environmental Law, Michelmores. Helen is an experienced planning and environmental solicitor, who, alongside her work in strategic land development, energy schemes and planning, is heavily involved in Natural Capital planning matters.
- Harriet Grimes, Senior Associate, Planning and Environmental Law at Michelmores. Harriet has a broad spectrum of planning and environmental experience, acting for a range of different clients and commercial organisations
The event will be chaired by Steve Quartermain, who, as well as being a keynote speaker, will also introduce the LPDF.
Our leading Planning and Environmental speakers will cover the following topics:
- The Government is rolling out a wide range of planning reforms. Have the recent reforms been radical enough and are the proposed amendments, within the next round of changes, really going to make a difference? Our panel of experts will consider what the Government has altered already in the NPPF (and PPG) and discuss their effect in practice. The speakers will then look at the changes proposed under the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and the BNG reforms and predict how likely they are to improve the system;
- The Government’s Plan for Change and its Industrial Strategy, ‘SW annex’, Dorset projects and the impact of other consenting/licencing regimes;
- The need for place leadership, advocacy and planning, development leadership and decision making. Simplified and efficient processes are needed for a country struggling to stimulate economic growth and transition; and
- Recent withdrawal of L7 funding for apprenticeships.
Both of our external speakers have much invaluable experience at senior level within local and/or national Government. They are both advising industry players on strategic and infrastructure development now. They are exceptionally well placed to analyse the effects of changes already seen in different types of development and to predict if the next raft of reforms proposed will speed up the pace of change. They will also comment on the issues which are still holding back the development of housing and commercial sites, despite the proposed reforms.
The seminar will end with a panel discussion between our three keynote speakers where there will be a chance for delegates to raise questions for the panel members’ response.
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Networking:
As well as the chance to network before the seminar starts, attendees are invited to stay on afterwards for drinks and canapés, to discuss the issues covered with the Michelmores’ lawyers, our keynote speakers and fellow delegates.
Who should attend:
This event will be of interest to planners, developers, housebuilders, local councils, land agents, property consultants, and other industry professionals.
Please contact us at events@michelmores.com with any questions about this event.
Timings:
15.30 Arrival for refreshments and networking
16:00 Seminar starts
18:00 Networking with drinks and canapés
19:00 Event close