RTPI: Development Management Update

This event will provide an update on the development management issues facing all sectors of the profession. Changes to the development management process continue to be made in terms of legislation, guidance, case law, procedures and policies in response to a wide range of economic and other factors. The event will be of interest to a wide range of planning organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors. You can improve your understanding of the recent and proposed changes to the planning system including possible changes arising from the 2015 General Election. Practical tips and hints to improve the quality of the professional advice you give to clients, elected members and the wider community will also be given.

Positive Planning – the role of the Planning Advisory Service Stephen Barker, Principal Consultant, PAS

How ‘Politics’ might impact Planning Paul Boyfield, Group Property Director, Lexington

EIA – today, tomorrow ………..and beyond Isabelle Moriera, Arup

Legal update on planning case law and legislative changes Stephanie Hall, Senior Associate, Eversheds

Parish Council view – adding value to the process Andrew Lindsay, Brereton Parish Council

How best to prepare for an Appeal Jonathan Easton, Barrister, Kings Chambers

CIL: North West view – what future for CIL within our region Colette McCormack, Partner, Winckworth Sherwood

Book your place now

Please contact beverley.watson@rtpi.org.uk or Bev Watson, RTPI NW, 2nd Floor, Emerson House, Albert St, Eccles, Salford, M30 0TE

Programme

9.30am Registration & refreshments

10am Welcome and Introduction by the Chairman John Knight, RTPI North West

10.10am Positive Planning – the role of the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) Stephen Barker, Principal Consultant, PAS

10.40am How ‘Politics’ might impact Planning Paul Boyfield, Group Property Director, Lexington

11.10am Coffee break

11.30am EIA – today, tomorrow………and beyond Isabelle Moriera, Arup

12pm Legal update on planning case law and legislative changes Stephanie Hall, Senior Associate, Eversheds

12.30pm Q&A

1pm Lunch

2pm Parish Council view – adding value to the process Andrew Lindsay, Brereton Parish Council

2.30pm How best to prepare for an Appeal Jonathan Easton, Barrister, Kings Chambers

3pm Community Infrastructure Levy: North West view – what future for CIL within our region Colette McCormack, Partner, Winckworth Sherwood

3.30pm Q&A

4pm Close

Booking your place

• RTPI members – £95 +VAT (£114.00)
• Non-RTPI members – £100 +VAT (£120.00)
• Retired RTPI members – £47.50 +VAT (£57.00)
• Limited subsidised places are available for unwaged members and students on full time RTPI accredited courses – £30.00 +VAT (£36.00)

Cancellations received less than 5 working days prior to the event will be subject to a £35 charge. No refund will be given for non-attendance but substitutions are acceptable at any time.