PEBA National Conference 2014
This Conference will focus on the key issues facing the planning system in 2014 and will be valuable, not simply, to planning and environmental lawyers, but to all those actively engaged in the development process, whether as promoter, regulator, or opponent of projects.
| Start Date | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2014 | Hogan Lovells International LLP, London |
Note: All prices are to be paid in GBP and are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate
| PEBA thank Hogan Lovells for the kind use of their facilities for the conference |
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Two years on from the National Planning Policy Framework, do we now have a planning system that is fit for purpose? The economic recovery is now under way but is the planning system a help or a hindrance to the goal of sustainable growth? Do we need to work with the system we have or embark on further fundamental reform?
PEBA’s Seventh National Conference will focus on the key issues facing the planning system in 2014. Is the law frustrating delivery? How can the complexities be safely navigated? What improvements are required? We will be looking at the mechanisms for determining challenges to planning decisions. We will be looking at the National Planning Practice Guidance and examining the central role of policy and its proper interpretation. We will be asking whether the SEA regime is workable. Our afternoon debate will look at whether the plan-led system can be made to deliver, and our popular case law update will address the key legal decisions of the last 12 months.
Last year, the Planning and Environment Bar Association’s conference saw over 150 practitioners attend what has been credited as a ‘must attend’ event, attracting planners, lawyers, surveyors and barristers in high numbers.
The Conference provides delegates with the opportunity to meet, listen to and benefit from thought provoking, yet practical papers on important matters affecting practice.
In addition, with the benefit of excellent networking opportunities in a first class venue, this Conference will contribute to meeting your CPD requirements at a very affordable price.
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Speakers
- Morag Ellis QC, Barrister, Francis Taylor Building
- Mrs Justice Patterson, Former Judge of the High Court of England and Wales
- The Rt. Hon. Sir David Keene ACIArb, Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers
- Paul Tucker QC, Barrister, Kings Chambers
- Stephen Tromans QC, Joint Head of Chambers, 39 Essex Street
- Clive Newberry QC, Barrister, No5 Chambers
- James Findlay QC, Barrister, Cornerstone Barristers
- Steve Ingram, Strategic Director - Development and Growth, South Kesteven District Council
- Trudi Elliot, Chief Executive, Royal Town Planning Institute
- Christopher Young KC, Barrister, No5 Chambers
- James Maurici QC, Barrister, Landmark Chambers
Programme
09.00 - Registration & Refreshments
09.30 - Chairman’s Introduction - Morag Ellis QC, Chairman of PEBA
09.45 - Keynote Address - Mrs Justice Patterson QC
10.00 - Reforming the structures for judicial scrutiny of planning decisions - The Rt. Hon. Sir David Keene
10.45 - Policy post-Tesco v Dundee: What does it mean? - Paul Tucker QC, Kings Chambers
11.30 - Refreshments
12.00 - SEA: Making the law work in practice - Stephen Tromans QC, 39 Essex Street
12.45 - Lunch
13.45 - The National Planning Practice Guidance: Has the promise been fulfilled? - Clive Newberry QC, FTB
14.30 - The Debate: “Can a plan-led system deliver?”
- Chaired by: James Findlay QC , Cornerstone Barristers
The panel will include:
- Steve Ingram, Huntingdonshire District Council
- Trudi Elliott, RTPI Chief Executive
- Christopher Young, No. 5 Chambers
15.15 - Case Law Update - James Maurici QC, Landmark Chambers
16.00 - Chairman’s Closing Remarks - Morag Ellis QC, Chairman of PEBA
16.15 - Close