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Conference

Planning policy at pace (part two) - Policy exchange

from £47
04 November 2026 at 09:00 - 13:00
Copthorne Hotel, Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom, NE1 3RT
Organised by RTPI North East

The first session set the foundation for planning reform. In this second session we will be deliberately interactive where the agenda will be driven by attendees on topics that are important to you.The session will have expert facilitators those who derive policies and those who interpret and apply them to work through the opportunities and challenges faced. This is a chance to network with fellow professional and explore common approaches and challenges to the changes to the planing system has presented. 
 
Whilst we won't be able to influence change, we hope it will be enlightening nonetheless to discover new approaches and explore best practice or common pitfalls. A survey link here capture feedback to shape the agenda and will seek to keep it flexible on the day of the event to capture everyone's needs. Come along and shape this agenda and debate.
 
What to expect

We’ll have a recap on the main changes in the morning before going into three workshop sessions led by  expert facilitators with a chance to collectively recap after each one. This will ensure we capture everyone’s needs and create an engaging, interactive session for all.
 
What you'll gain

•    Stay current with the latest new approaches and explore best practice on this important topic   
•    Get valuable insights into the recent updates

 

This event is eligible for up to three hours of CPD and covers the following subjects from the core CPD framework:

  •  Planning law and process 

Additional information

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.

Programme

Programme to be confirmed soon  

Speakers

Take a look at our speakers below (amend as appropriate)

Andrew Dorrian
Principal Transport Planner - North East Combined Authority

Getting to the venue

Copthorne Hotel is situated on the Quayside, Newcastle.

By train: Newcastle Station is about a 20-minute walk away. 

By bus: the venue is served by many bus routes.

By car:  The hotel has it's own car-park, with discounted rated available for delegates. Information shared with joining instructions. 

By taxi: Taxis can drop you off around  2 metres from the venue.

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, please get in touch to talk through any access needs or requirements you might have. If you have any questions in the meantime, just contact Kim Walker – 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 Kim Walker for a block booking form. 

Food and refreshments

We'll have welcome refreshments and lunch ready for you. We always provide vegetarian options, and we're happy to cater for other dietary requirements like vegan and gluten-free options, Kosher or Halal meals – just let Kim Walker know.