The RTPI East of England Planning Law conference brings together leading experts to provide a clear and practical overview of key developments in planning law. The programme will cover recent changes in national policy, appeals, and emerging legal challenges, supporting you to stay informed and confident in practice.
What to expect:
The conference offers a structured and informative programme led by experienced planning and legal professionals. It provides a clear and practical overview of recent developments in planning law, including changes in national policy, appeals, case law and emerging legal challenges.
Through case studies, the sessions will support you in understanding how these changes apply in practice and what they mean for your day-to-day work. Attending the conference will help you strengthen your knowledge, build confidence in interpreting and applying legal developments, and stay up to date in a fast-evolving policy environment, while also offering valuable opportunities to connect with peers across the region.
What you'll gain:
- A stronger understanding of current planning law and policy changes
- Confidence in interpreting and applying legal developments in practice
- Awareness of key appeal decisions and their relevance to your work
- Insight into emerging legal risks and how to respond to them
- Up-to-date knowledge to support professional development and CPD
- Practical takeaways to enhance decision-making and advice
This event is eligible for up to 5 hours of CPD and covers the following subjects from the core CPD framework:
- Planning law and process
- Development and infrastructure planning
Getting to the venue
By train: Cambridge Station is about a 25‑minute walk away, and Cambridge North Station is around 50 minutes on foot.
By bus: The venue is close to several central Cambridge bus routes, including services that stop along Trumpington Street and Silver Street, both just a short walk away.
By car: You will find several car parks nearby, including on‑site paid parking at the hotel and additional public car parks within walking distance.
By taxi: Taxis can drop you off within roughly 50 metres of the venue, as vehicles can access Mill Lane and the hotel entrance directly.
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 fay.benton@rtpi.org.uk – we're here to help.
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 Fay Benton.
Food and refreshments
We'll have welcome refreshments and lunch ready for you. We always provide vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, and we're happy to cater for other dietary requirements like Kosher or Halal meals – just let Fay Benton know.
