Planning reform is an important priority for all colours of political party currently preparing to fight the next General Election because England's planning system is seen to be an important stepping stone to economic growth and a wide variety of other social and environmental outcomes. Since we launched our 'Planifesto', the profession has been gearing up to influence any future government and promote the proactive power of planning at all levels as a solution, not a problem. As the NPPF reminds us in para 215: It is essential that there is a sufficient supply of minerals to provide the infrastructure, buildings, energy and goods that the country needs.
The Minerals Planning Conference will provide a valuable update and opportunity to consider some of the key issues facing the minerals industry and minerals planning profession, and in turn what a new government should be aware of and help to address. This will include some perennial issues, including collation and use of up-to-date information, future demand from and supply to major infrastructure including for delivery of net zero, and the practical application of new legislation including on biodiversity gain. The implications of recent cases will also be discussed in a legal update. A range of speakers will cover the following topics:
- DLUHC update
- Planning Inspectorate perspective
- Good the bad and the ugly of LAAs
- The importance of data
- Legal Update
- BNG guidance for minerals
The full programme will follow shortly on this page.
This full-day event will be held at Prospero House, London SE1 1GA (near London Bridge) on 19 June and held online if you are unable to attend in person.
This annual conference is a must attend event for anyone with minerals planning in their remit and it is delivered jointly by the RTPI and the Mineral Products Association.
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No5 Chambers
No5 Chambers
The Planning and Environment Group at No5 is widely acknowledged by industry professionals and the legal press as being one of the leading sets of planning and environment barristers in the country. Host to some of the leading barristers in the field, members have been involved in many of the UK’s major cases over the last three decades. Expertise includes energy and infrastructure projects, minerals and waste, retail and commercial development, residential developments (including new town settlements), environmental law, Compulsory purchase, and Enforcement.