Planning for the Future – What do the next 25 years look like?
09:30 Welcome and H&S – Mark Hand, RTPI Cymru Director
Introduction – Aneurin Môn Parry, RTPI Cymru Chair 2025
Keynote speech with Q&A – Rebecca Evans MS
Plenary 1 – Planning with Purpose: Delivering What Matters
- Strategic planning – Prof Kevin Morgan, Cardiff University
- Transit oriented development – Gavin Lewis, WSP
- Health infrastructure – Liz Green and Cheryl Williams, PHW
- Q&A
Plenary 2 – Creating Tomorrow: Planning for Future Generations
- Nature recovery – Helen Lucocq, Woodlands Trust
- Net Benefit for Biodiversity, Stepwise and decisions – Jack Pugsley, Savills
- Wellbeing of Future Generations – Alice Gardner, Young Planners Cymru
- Q&A
LUNCH
Breakout sessions:
- Rural dwellings and horticulture – TBC
- Law update (FTB)
- TAN1 replacement – Gareth Williams, Lichfields
- Nutrient neutrality / Nutrient Management Boards – TBC
Plenary 3 – Collaborative Futures: A Planning System that Works Together
Panel discussion
Plenary 4 – Data Driven: Using Technology for Smarter Planning
- AI and digital planning – Dan Slade, RTPI
- Data-driven community engagement – TBC
Closing remarks- Aneurin Môn Parry
Networking drinks sponsored by WSP