Insights, Networking, and Innovation

Shaping the communities and cities of tomorrow

Planning, DCP, and COMPASS Online are uniting once again to host a full day of essential insights and discussions tailored for planning professionals, consultants, developers, and legal experts.

Last year, we delved into the pivotal topics shaping the 2024 agenda, from levelling up and Net Zero strategies to NPPF revisions and more. In 2025, a new government means new policies, new legislation, and plenty of changes to navigate. The Planning Summit is where you can stay ahead, connect with industry leaders, and gain the knowledge you need to excel in the evolving landscape.

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OUR 2025 ADVISORY BOARD

Our agenda will be unveiled in January, thoughtfully curated with insights from our exceptional advisory board of planning and placemaking experts.

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?

Unparalleled Learning Opportunities

This event offered learning sessions led by industry experts, covering a wide range of critical topics on the planning agenda for the next 12 months. Attendees gained invaluable insights, practical strategies, and the latest updates to stay ahead in their field.

Networking with Industry Leaders

Attendees connected with fellow planning officers, consultants, developers, and planning lawyers to expand their networks and forge meaningful relationships.

With ample networking opportunities built into the agenda, they had the chance to exchange ideas and discuss the challenges the sector faces.

Full Coverage of Key Themes

From levelling up and Net Zero strategies to regulatory revisions and biodiversity net gain, this event covered all the essential themes shaping the future of UK planning.

By attending, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and how to navigate them effectively.

WHY ATTEND THIS EVENT?

Unparalleled Learning Opportunities: 

This CPD-accredited event offered learning sessions led by industry experts, covering a wide range of critical topics on the planning agenda for the next 12 months. Attendees gained invaluable insights, practical strategies, and the latest updates to stay ahead in their field.

Networking with Industry Leaders: 

Attendees connected with fellow planning officers, consultants, developers, and planning lawyers to expand their networks and forge meaningful relationships.

With ample networking opportunities built into the agenda, they had the chance to exchange ideas and discuss the challenges the sector faces.

Comprehensive Coverage of Key Themes: 

From levelling up and Net Zero strategies to regulatory revisions and biodiversity net gain, this event covered all the essential themes shaping the future of UK planning.

By attending, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and how to navigate them effectively.

TICKETS INCLUDE:


PRESENTATIONS:

 Government initiatives shaping targeted development, including revisions to the NPPF and planning provisions in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act.


DISCUSSION PANELS: 

Assessment of housing needs post-December 2023 NPPF revisions, focusing on policy changes, council requirements, and opportunities for developers.


CASE STUDY PANELS: 

Review of collaborative planning efforts between council representatives and developers, highlighting effective communication, regulatory compliance, and community-centric planning.

WORKSHOPS: 

Our workshops cover key topics that are trending currently in the planning sector. These small roundtable discussions are the perfect setting to discuss, debate and share insights with others.


THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: 

How a Labour government will change the planning landscape, including strategies for affordable housing, sustainability, and community involvement.


PRACTICAL ADVICE:

Gain advice on new policies, legislation and get insights on how you can accelerate decision-making in planning without compromising quality.


LEGISLATION REVIEW:

We navigated the implementations and challenges of that need to be addressed by all the latest legislation and National Planning Policy Framework changes.


THE FUTURE OF THE SECTOR:

Together we will address topics such as recruiting and retaining skilled planning staff, the impact of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act on plan-making, producing local plans within limited timescales, and approaches to enforcement amidst resource constraints.

Who attended last year?



EXPERT INSIGHTS FROM DCP AND COMPASS ONLINE

Participants joined exclusive drop-in surgery sessions led by planning expert Martin Shingler, Editor of DCP Online and COMPASS Online. They received a complimentary COMPASS expert search, usually priced at £1,375, as part of their conference ticket. Whether navigating a planning process or seeking advice on appeals, policies, and legislation queries, they had the chance to address their specific needs. They didn't miss the essential opportunity to drive their projects forward with expert insights and solutions. Plus, they received extracts from the DCP Manual for policy and legal insights. Recent searches included topics such as loss of retail units, housing appeals, and agricultural building conversions.

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LAST YEAR'S HIGHLIGHTS



DCP, COMPASS and Planning came together 

Brought to you by DCP Online, Planning Resource, and COMPASS Online, our delegates received the expertise from all three platforms, which promised an event filled with intel that gave them the latest tools backed with policy and legislation intelligence and examples from appeals and plans both on a local and national scale.

For the first time, all three products came together to offer streamlined access to a wealth of resources, ensuring that the event served as a pivotal hub for industry innovation, collaboration, and advancement in the planning sector.



PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

David Morris

Planning and Operations Director, Catesby Estates

Paul Dennett

City Mayor of Salford

Paul Brocklehurst

Chairman, Land, Planning and Development Federation

Sarah Scannell

Assistant Director Planning, Birmingham City Council

Lord Charles Banner KC

Barrister (King’s Counsel), Keating Chambers & Working Peer, House of Lords

Shelly Rouse

Principal Consultant, Planning Advisory Service

Nicola Gooch

Partner, Irwin Mitchell LLP

Brett Leahy

Director of Planning and Growth, Enfield Council

Catriona Riddell

Director, Catriona Riddell & Associates Ltd

Chloe Swift

Strategy Planner, Lake District National Park Authority

Alice Lester

Corporate Director for Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, London Borough of Brent

Lap Pan Chong

Team Leader, Southwark Council

Sara Whelan

Assistant Director, Planning, Dacorum Borough Council

David Bainbridge MRTPI

Planning Director, Savills

Andrew Pritchard

Director of Policy & Infrastructure, East Midlands Councils

Cllr. Prof. Samer Bagaeen

Professor of Planning & Resilient Systems, University of Kent

Dinny Shaw

Head of Planning, Places for People

Graham Grant

Director of Planning and Development, Active Travel England

John Walker

Head of UK and European Real Estate and Infrastructure, CT Local

Michael Thornton

Lead advisor, Heathrow Strategic Planning Group (HSPG)

Mike Kiely

Chair of the Board, POS

Paul Smith MRTPI MRICS

Managing Director, The Strategic Land Group Ltd

Peter Ford

Principal consultant, Planning Advisory Service

Phil Courtier

Director of Place, South Norfolk Council and Broadland District Council

Sam Stafford

Planning Director, HBF

Toby Lloyd

Housing and Regeneration Policy Expert, Former Special Adviser to No.10 and Independent Consultant and Fellow of Create Streets
DISCOVER THE 2024 SPEAKERS
EXPLORE THE 2024 AGENDA

WHAT OUR ATTENDEES DISCOVERED


  • Local government authorities, town planners, developers, housing associations, architects, community groups, and more joined together for two days to discuss the most pivotal discussions in planning.
  • The event was filled with riveting real-life case studies and invaluable opportunities to learn from peers in the industry.
  • Attendees stepped away from the office and into an environment brimming with innovation, collaboration, and growth.
  • They elevated their careers and contributed to the future of housing and infrastructure planning.

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