Planning Primer

Join us for our Planning Primer seminar on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at Cheltenham Racecourse.

2024 will be a dynamic year for the planning sector, and our team of experts will guide you through the key developments and challenges which the year is likely to hold. Michelmores partners Helen Hutton and Mark Howard, along with associate solicitors Harriet Grimes, Sarah Reardon and Grace Bravery will explore a range of crucial topics. Our guest presenter, James Griffin, Director at Zesta Planning, will also share his valuable insights.

Topics include:

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Rules and Regulations: a review of the new regulations and guidance for the national regime
Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (LURA) 2023: interpreting relevant aspects of the legislation
UK National Planning Policy (NPPF) December 2023: updates on the framework
Marks & Spencer’s flagship Oxford Street store redevelopment case, and the impact on similar projects. This will include consideration of embodied carbon issues
Section 73 applications, and
Permitted Development changes.

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 topics with Michelmores lawyers 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.