

Core CPD Framework:
- Planning Law and Process
- 2 CPD Hours
NI Annual Planning Law Update
This popular annual event, this year kindly sponsored by William Orbinson KC will provide planners in Northern Ireland with an update on new legislation, policy and case law. It is also a great opportunity to network with colleagues and other professionals.
Bookings close Friday 7 November 2025
Learning outcomes
This CPD event will provide an update on recent developments and address a range of planning law topics including:
- Planning Law Update
- Recent Planning Appeals
- Recent Cases
Programme
- 9:30am - Registration and networking (Tea, coffee and scones will be provided)
- 10.00am - Welcome - Emma Aldridge, RTPI NI Chair
- Planning Law Update - William Orbinson KC
- Comfort Break
- Recent Planning Appeals - PAC (speaker tbc)
- Recent Cases - Maria O'Loan, Tughans LLP
- Q&A
- 11.50pm - Closing remarks
Accessibility
• The venue is a 5 min walk away from Laganside Bus Centre via Queen Elizabeth Bridge or Lagan Weir Bridge and one mile from Grand Central Station. It is 10 min walk from Titanic Quarter Train stop and 20 min walk from Lanyon Place Station
• Car Parking is available in front of the SSE Arena (please note this is a paid car park. Customers can enter, pay and park using their smartphones or pay at a pay station on exit)
• Further information on accessibility is available on the website Odyssey Place | Belfast’s newest food & entertainment venue
The RTPI is committed to delivering inclusive events; to make sure that everyone can have the best possible experience. To help work towards being able to do this, please contact Julie Sullivan to discuss any access needs or requirements that they might have.
Sponsor
This event is kindly sponsored by William Orbinson KC