Positive planning for growth

The NPPF states that planning should "do everything it can to support sustainable economic growth", and that "significant weight should be placed on the need to support economic growth". But what does this mean in practice and what evidence is required at a local level to inform judgments on policy and proposals?

This event will consider the practical implications of the NPPF's emphasis on economic growth for plan-making and decision-taking, examine the drivers and barriers to delivery, and explore new models for implementation, including employment, engagement, finance and delivery.

Benefits of attending

This workshop will help you:

1. Understand some of the current commercial issues
2. Hear new perspectives on current strategy and policy challenges
3. Explore new models for finance, delivery, training and employment, and community engagement
4. Hear the perspective and experience from public, private and consultancy sectors

Who should attend?
This Briefing & Workshop is designed for:

• Local authority offices in policy, development management, economic development and regeneration
• Regeneration and development agencies, including LEPs
• Developers and commercial property agents

Programme

9.00     Registration and coffee

9.30     Welcome and introduction by the Chair

Ciaran Gunne-Jones, Associate Director, Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners

9.40     The Government's priorities for growth

• Planning reform
• The growth agenda

Jane Everton, Communities and Local Government

10.30   What does positive planning for growth mean in practice?

• The NPPF and new evidence requirements
• Reflecting economic priorities in policy
• Maximising the economic benefits of development

Matthew Spry, Director, Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners

11.20   Coffee and networking

11.40   Property market perspectives and viability

• Changing property markets
• Demand and viability factors
• Designing a viable scheme

Atam Verdi, Director, AspinallVerdi

12.30   Questions and discussion

1.00     Lunch

2.00     The new delivery and funding landscape

• Changing financial markets
• New finance models
• Taking account of financial considerations in planning

Gareth Robertson, Director, Five Lines Consulting

2.40     Where will the jobs come from?

• Economic and sector prospects
• Analysing local growth potential
• Strategies for prosperous economies

Katrina Hann, Managing Consultant, Experian

3.20     Understanding public attitudes to growth

• Putting localism into practice
• Public perceptions and priorities
• Strategies for winning hearts and minds

Ben Marshall, Research Director, Ipsos MORI

4.00     Questions and discussion

4.20     Conclusion by the chair

Ciaran Gunne-Jones

4.30     Close