planning

Planning and Development Conference 2025

Tue 07 Oct 2025 08:00 - 17:00 BST

RICS HQ, Great George Street, London

In-Person

From £251.38 + VAT

Early Bird discount available until 11th September 2025.

Overview

Held at the historic RICS HQ, the Planning and Development Conference 2025 arrives at a pivotal moment—just over a year into a new Labour government and ahead of key local elections. This one-day event brings together leaders from across planning, housing, and infrastructure to explore how political, legal, and technological shifts are transforming the built environment. 

Delegates will hear expert insights on Labour’s evolving planning agenda, changes to the NPPF, and the far-reaching implications of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Legal specialists will provide updates on key risks and reforms, while political analysts examine how local power dynamics, devolution and urban priorities are reshaping planning outcomes. 

The programme features high-impact panels on new town delivery, digital transformation in planning, and the future of housing across party lines—including perspectives from political representatives and YIMBY voices. Designed for both public and private sector professionals, this conference offers a unique opportunity to stay ahead of policy change, gain strategic clarity, and connect with peers tackling today’s most urgent planning challenges.

Speakers

  • Faraz Baber FRICS MRTPI, Chief Operating Officer, Lanpro
  • Meeta Kaur, Partner, Town Legal
  • Nick Kilby, Executive Chairman, Cratus Group
  • Tony Mulhall, Senior Specialist, Land and Resources, RICS

Key Topics

  • Labour’s Planning Reform Agenda – One Year In
    A strategic review of Labour’s direction on planning policy, housing delivery, and local authority empowerment.
  • Legal and Policy Updates in the Planning System
    Analysis of NPPF changes, case law, strategic planning reform, and legal risks for planners and developers.
  • Delivering New Towns and Settlements
    A practical exploration of the challenges and opportunities around Green Belt reviews, land use policy, and sustainable growth.
  • The Planning and Infrastructure Bill – What It Means for Delivery
    An in-depth look at the Bill’s legislative progress and its implications for infrastructure planning and investment confidence.
  • Digital Transformation and Data in Planning
    Insights into how technology, data, and smart infrastructure are reshaping planning in both the public and private sectors.
  • Political Influences on Local Planning Decisions
    Exploration of the upcoming local elections and how shifting political dynamics may reshape planning priorities and local governance.
  • Cross-Party Perspectives on the Future of Housing
    A high-profile discussion with political representatives and YIMBY voices on finding common ground for solving the housing crisis.

Learning outcomes

  • Insight into government activity and future plans - Gain a strategic understanding ofLabour’s planning reform agenda one year into government, and what it means for policy, delivery, and local authority empowerment. 
  • Essential legal and policy updates - Stay informed on critical changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), recent case law, and legal risks impacting developers, consultants, and planning authorities. 
  • Exclusive analysis of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill - Understand the latest progress on this legislation and its likely impact on infrastructure delivery, investment confidence, and housing targets. 
  • Digital transformation in planning - Discover how technology and data are reshaping the planning system, looking into both the private and public sector to understand the uses for emerging technology such as smart infrastructure and spatial data innovation. 
  • Impact of local elections on planning progress - Explore the implications of upcoming local elections, including how shifting political dynamics may influence local decisions and strategic priorities. 
  • Cross-Sector delivery insights - Learn how housing, infrastructure, and energy sectors are working together to overcome practical delivery challenges in a rapidly evolving regulatory and economic landscape. 

Price summary

RICS Member Standard - Early Bird (Available until 11th September 2025)

GBP £251.38 + VAT

RICS Member Standard

GBP £314.23 + VAT

Non-RICS Member - Early Bird (Available until 11th September 2025)

GBP £339.36 + VAT

Non-RICS Member

GBP £424.21 + VAT