The need to deliver sustainable development remains central to the purpose of the planning system amid fundamental technical and structural reforms, rapid advances in digital technology and shifting politics.
This one-day conference will explore what sustainable development looks like in this fast-changing environment and examine some of the opportunities and barriers to achieving it. We will gain insight into how sustainable development can be delivered in practice both at the strategic and local scale.
A range of expert speakers will share ideas and case studies in exploring sustainability from each of the economic, environmental and social perspectives. We will also hear how, powered by artificial intelligence and digital tech, the three strands of sustainability can better link together.
The event will be of particular interest to plan-makers and development management planners, as well as developers, agents and infrastructure providers.
What you'll gain:
- Understanding the obstacles to delivery of sustainable growth in meeting the country’s housing and economic needs.
- Learning about practical, innovative ideas around delivering low-carbon development, community-led housing and social infrastructure.
- The opportunities – and risks – in the increasing use of AI in co-ordinating sustainable development and engaging communities in the growth agenda.
This event is eligible for up to five hours of CPD and covers the following subjects from the core CPD framework:
- Placemaking and design
- Development and infrastructure planning
- Housing
Programme:
A timed programme, topics and speakers will be updated as we approach the event.
- Keynote speech - Meeting the challenge - the past and the future of sustainable development
This session will set out the context for needing to accelerate the delivery of more homes in England and the challenge of doing so sustainably and in a way that takes people with us. Taking the original planning acts of the 1940s and successful post war delivery as a starting point, Matthew Taylor draws lessons from the past in meeting the needs of the future through a longer term vision of sustainable growth that balance urban regeneration and rural development, planned urban extension - and new settlements from new towns to garden communities and back again.
Lord Matthew Taylor - Economic sustainability
- The land promoter perspective
Chris Dadds, Director of Planning at JLL - The challenges of delivering sustainable housing development on small to medium sized sites – the experience of an SME developer
- Delivering employment land
Sam Harper, Stantec
- The land promoter perspective
- Environmental sustainability
- Delivering net zero homes at pace
EDAROTH - Waste – supporting sustainable growth
- Delivering net zero homes at pace
- Social infrastructure and sustainability
- Coplug: Digital IDP Work
Darshana Gothi Chauhan, CEO, Founder of Coplug - Case study - Hazelmead: A Place to Grow - Citizen Led Cohousing
An exploration of the approach, benefits and outcomes of Hazelmead, the UK’s largest community- led cohousing project, and what it demonstrates about citizen-led development and place-making.
Sam Goss, Director of Barefoot Architects
- Coplug: Digital IDP Work
- Future delivery mechanisms
- Understanding and co-ordinating national infrastructure to support place-making
James Harris, Senior Policy Adviser at the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority - Having conversations with communities about sustainable development
- Understanding and co-ordinating national infrastructure to support place-making
Sponsors:
RTPI South West have a range of sponsorship opportunities for a number of events in the year, so please do get in touch to discuss. As well as supporting events which raise the profile of planning, they are a great way of aligning to your organisation values and goals.
Getting to the venue
By train: The nearest train station is Bath Spa which is about a 10 minute walk.
By car: Parking is available at Charlotte Street Car Park BA1 2NE.
Please view travel information here.
Before you set off, it's worth checking for any updates – e.g. ongoing roadworks in the area that might affect your journey.
Access and inclusion
We're committed to making sure everyone has a great experience at our events. Once you've booked, we'll get in touch to talk through any access needs or requirements you might have. If you have any questions in the meantime, just contact Charlotte.Daborn@rtpi.org.uk – we're here to help.
- The event will take place on the ground floor in the event space which is fully accessible.
- The entrance has ramp access and railings with automatic sensor doors and there are guest elevators throughout with access for all abilities; the ground floor also has an easily accessible WC
Tickets
We offer free tickets for carers and have a limited number of free or discounted tickets for those working in the public sector, students and those on low income/unemployed. Contact us to check availability.
If you wish to make a group booking, please contact Charlotte.Daborn@rtpi.org.uk
Food and refreshments
We'll provide refreshments and a buffet. We can also offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options (pre booking) too, and we're happy to cater for other dietary requirements like Kosher or Halal meals – just let Charlotte.Daborn@rtpi.org.uk know.
Booking
If you wish to do a group booking please contact Charlotte.Daborn@rtpi.org.uk
RTPI South West are happy to support RTPI Members and Students who are unemployed or financially precluded from attending local CPD events. Please contact us to discuss opportunities.
