FTB Annual Planning Forum 2025 (Hybrid) - Francis Taylor Building

A more development-friendly planning system?

Promising 1.5 million new homes by 2029, the Labour government has made increased housebuilding under the NPPF a central part of its growth agenda.  At this afternoon seminar, barristers from Francis Taylor Building will share their insights on key changes to the NPPF that are central to this growth agenda.

This seminar will be of interest to planning professionals who are advising on, approving or delivering development in England.

Confirmed topics:

• Green Belt
• Flood risk
• Heritage impacts
• New towns
• Re-negotiating and applying to vary s.106 obligations
• Structural impediments to planning permission

Chair: Gregory Jones KC
Confirmed speakers: Morag Ellis KC, Mark Westmoreland Smith KC, Caroline Daly, Alex Williams, Jonathan Welch, Michael Feeney, Mark O'Brien O'Reilly, Armin Solimani

Practical Information

Date: 12 November 2025
Venue: 30 Euston Square or online via Zoom
Time: Registration from 1.30pm. Seminar from 2.00-5.30pm. Drinks reception from 5.30-9.30pm.
Cost: There is no charge to attend to attend but places are limited and must be reserved in advance.  To reserve a place for the seminar, drinks reception or both, please email below indicating if you will attend in person or virtually.