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The 2005 Henry Stewart Annual Planning Briefing

Planning

“Governments propose – markets dispose”

How will the Government’s fine words affect property developers
in practice?
The Planning Minister is on record that the new Planning Act was just
the beginning.

The Government has:

  • Changed the system of Planning Obligations, including proposals on new policy tests and standard charges
  • Delivered new guidance on local development frameworks
  • Encouraged greater use of compulsory purchase orders by Local Authorities
  • Championed the pursuit of ‘sustainability’
  • Promised to promote speed, certainty, transparency and accountability when processing planning applications
  • Supported the assembly of large town centre sites and the development of major shopping centres
  • Emphasised the need for “positive, proactive” planning
  • Confirmed the importance of local community involvement
  • Stressed the need for affordable homes

BUT DOES IT AMOUNT TO ANYTHING MORE THAN WORDS?
AND HOW DOES IT FIT IN WITH EXISTING CASE LAW?
What case law does it render redundant? (including a complete review of all the latest case law)

This briefing examines the reality:

  • The changes and initiatives the government has announced
  • The consequences for developers
  • What developers and their planning advisors should do

AS ALWAYS THE FOCUS IS COMMERCIAL: HOW TO MAXIMISE THE VALUE OF LAND BY SECURING THE MOST VALUABLE PLANNING CONSENT AT THE LOWEST COST.

For all planners, property developers, property traders, property investors, local authority representatives, house builders, retailers, surveyors, architects, environmental consultants and solicitors.

Full documentation will be provided to all delegates and adequate time set aside for questions.

Wednesday, 16 March 2005
The Café Royal, London W1