Core CPD Framework:
- Climate Change and Environmental Planning
- Championing Planning
- 5 CPD Hours
Technicalities of Planning
Join us at this year’s Technicalities of Planning seminar where we will have the opportunity to learn from a diverse group of speakers who specialise in various disciplines related to decision-making and strategic planning. Topics that may be discussed will be broad and could include, noise assessment, BNG, green infrastructure/landscaping, green belt assessments, and archaeology. This event is a valuable resource for staying informed on current issues and best practices in various areas. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with other planning professionals.
Learning outcomes
- staying informed on current issues
- best practices in various areas
Programme
9.30am Registration and refreshments
10.00am Welcome and introduction
Steve Litherland, Managing Director at Origin Planning Services Limited
10.10am - Topic and speaker tbc
10.50am - Topic and speaker tbc
11.30am Refreshment break
11.50am - Enforcement Update and interesting cases in 2025
Craig Allison, Principal Enforcement Officer at North Yorkshire Council
12.30pm - Biodiversity Net Gain
Either Vicki Mordue, Managing Director or Cameron Carmichael, Senior Ecologist at Biodiverse Consulting
1.10pm Lunch with refreshments
2.10pm -Topic and speaker tbc
2.45pm - EIA Update
Speaker tbc
3.20pm Blue and Green Infrastructure
Speaker tbc
3.50pm Q&A round up and closing remarks
4.00pm Close
Accessibility
• Details will be confirmed once venue is confirmed
The RTPI is committed to delivering inclusive events to make sure that all attendees have the best possible experience. To help work towards being able to do this if you have any access needs or special requirements you would like to discuss, please contact Kim Walker. Your feedback is important to us as we strive to create a welcoming and accommodating environment for everyone.
Please note we have a limited number of free places for those members working for Local Authorities.
Sponsor
This event is kindly sponsored by:
Discover more about our chair and speakers
Additional information will be provided as we finalise the programme.
Steve Litherland
Director at Origin Planning Services Limited
Steve Litherland
Director at Origin Planning Services Limited
Stephen is a chartered Town Planner with almost 20 years’ of experience working within the planning industry, initially as a local authority planner, then as a planning consultant before working at a senior level within the housebuilding industry. Stephen is a former Chairman of the Royal Town Planning Institute North East and applies his strong commercial awareness to each and every project whether big or small. His specialisms include land acquisition, strategic land searching and promotion, planning applications, planning appeal, Public Inquiries, Local Plan Examination and development appraisals
Craig Allison
Principal Enforcement Officer, North Yorkshire Council
Craig Allison
Principal Enforcement Officer, North Yorkshire Council
Craig is currently a Principal Enforcement Officer at North Yorkshire Council, and was previously the NAPE Chair of England Representative for enforcement officers. He has previously held roles as an enforcement officer at Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council and South Oxfordshire District Council and has been involved in enforcement since 2012 following graduating from University with a Master’s Degree in Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Sheffield. Craig has played an active role within NAPE by being an author of a number of sections of the new Enforcement Handbook, and editor of the Enforcement Beginners Guide all produced by the RTPI. Whilst being the NAPE Chair he was a key contributor to changes to the enforcement system which were introduced by the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 2023.”
Vicki Mordue MSc MIoD AIEMA
Managing Director at Biodiverse Consulting
Vicki Mordue MSc MIoD AIEMA
Managing Director at Biodiverse Consulting
Biodiverse Consulting was launched in 2019 by Vicki who is passionate about enhancing places for people and nature. She believes that, delivered in the right way, responsible development can make a positive impact on our natural world.
With over 20 years leading & delivering commercial environmental consultancy across the UK & Ireland. Passionate about enhancing places for people & wildlife. Business & development can, & do, positively contribute to biodiversity.
Cameron Carmichael MSc
Senior Ecologist at Biodiversity
Cameron Carmichael MSc
Senior Ecologist at Biodiversity
Senior Ecologist specialising in Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality, with a keen interest in nature-based solutions.
