Events
In April we held the Climate Change Targets and Implications on Planning Policies webinar where speakers offered their views on the Climate Change Act (NI), its targets and what that means for planning/development proposals and planning policies.
Delegates heard from John Early DAERA, Michelle Hill RSPB NI, Tamasin Fraser RenewableNI and Dermot O'Kane Belfast City Council
In September we held the Northern Ireland Annual Conference, sponsored by Gravis Planning looking at Positivity about Planning. Following the Public Accounts Committee and NI Audit Office reports and the outcome of our Big Conversation NI survey this conference was designed to explore the issues, impacts, causes and potential solutions to support the profession by confident in their roles and deliver the planning system. The afternoon saw a Resilience for Planners Well-being session.
And finally, wrapping up the year we had the Annual Planning Law webinar in November sponsored by FTB with Gregory Jones KC, Conor Fegan Barrister both from FTB, Pamela O'Donnell Deputy Chief Commissioner and Mark Watson Principal Commission both from Planning Appeals Commission and Andrew Ryan, Partner TLT Solicitors
Northern Ireland Young Planners
The Young Planners NI Committee met on a number of occasions to discuss potential events. They held a social event in June and a webinar exploring what the RTPI can do for you in April.
