RTPI South West welcomes to you their CPD Seminar series for 2026. This is a hybrid seminar so you may opt to attend in-person or virtually. We hope this enables the event to be as inclusive as possible.
Our annual planning law update supported by Burges Salmon is a great opportunity to hear the latest case law and legal updates relevant to planning practice.
What you will gain:
This event is eligible for up to five hours of CPD and covers the following subjects from the core CPD framework:
- Planning law and process
Programme
A timed programme, topics and speakers will be updated as we approach the event.
- Policy making and spatial development strategies
- Prior Approvals
- Enforcement
- EIA and HRA updates
- Recent case law
- Applying recent changes to decision-making
- New appeals procedure
Sponsor
This event is kindly sponsored by:
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 Bristol Temple Meads which is about a 20 minute walk.
By car: Parking is available at Millennium Square. Please register your car reg at the RTPI reception desk for discounted parking.
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 top floor in the event space which is fully accessible. A lift are available at the venue.
- A quiet room and a multi faith room are available during the event should you require this.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- More information on the venues access and facilities are here
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.
