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Core CPD Framework:
- Climate Change and Environmental
- 4 1/2 CPD Hours
Event Description
In conjunction with the Mineral Products Association and the RTPI, a day devoted to minerals planning that will include a superb range of speakers addressing matters which are of direct relevance to mineral planners today, and those who may be looking to make the move from built development.
The day will culminate in a visit to a County Durham quarry (via coach).
Programme
Speakers and topics
- Nick Horsley, Minerals Products Association (seminar chair)
- Rob Murfin, Director of Housing and Planning, Northumberland County Council
Local Authority Perspective - Geoff Storey, Estates Manager, Aggregate Industries
Industry Perspective - Jonathan Manning, Planning Inspector
Dos and don’ts of Minerals Inquiries - Andrew Fraser-Urquhart KC, Francis Taylor Building
Legal Update - Tom Clifford, Director, Gears Limited
We're having a 'Blast' - Claire Dewson, Principal Ecologist - BSG Ecology
The Practicalities of Delivering Biodiversity Gain
The afternoon will be taken up with a site visit to Raisby Quarry, Durham.
If you have any questions or experience any problems when booking, please contact Kim Walker for assistance.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, the operational quarry visit will have restricted access. If you would like to discuss, please contact Kim Walker for further information.
The RTPI is committed to delivering inclusive events; to make sure that everyone can have the best possible experience. To help work towards being able to do this an event organiser will contact all booked participants to discuss any access needs or requirements that they might have. Contact Kim Walker, to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
PPE equipment required for the quarry visit - further details to follow.
There are a limited number of complimentary tickets available for Local Authority planners. If you are interested, please contact Kim Walker.
Useful Links for further reading
- County Hall
- View other events here.
Learn more about our speakers
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Nick Horsley
Director of Planning, Industrial Minerals & Wales -MPA
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Nick Horsley
Director of Planning, Industrial Minerals & Wales -MPA
Having initially trained as a geologist and with a post-graduate qualification in environmental planning, Nick has worked in minerals planning for 40 years. With management experience in local authority, consultancy and the minerals industry, Nick has extensive knowledge of EIAs, development management, policy formulation and local plan examinations. He has been with the Mineral Products Association for the past 7 years with a broad portfolio covering industrial minerals, aggregates and MPA Wales. Nick is Director of the Silica and Moulding Sands Association (SAMSA) and sits on the Board of EUROSIL.
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Rob Murfin
Director of Housing and Planning - Northumberland County Council
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Rob Murfin
Director of Housing and Planning - Northumberland County Council
Rob’s role includes Chief Planner at Northumberland County Council, one England’s largest single tier authorities. Previously positions have included Chief Planner at Sheffield City Council and at Derbyshire County Council. Rob is a former director of the Planning Officers Society, sat on the Policy Board of the Town & Country Planning Association and conducts LPA improvement support programmes for the Planning Advisory Service. He has a long history of involvement local, strategic, economic and environmental planning. He has contributed to the development of planning & environmental policy, legislation and practice in England, Scotland, regional government and in Germany.
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Geoff Storey
Senior Estates Manager at Aggregate Industries UK Limited
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Geoff Storey
Senior Estates Manager at Aggregate Industries UK Limited
After studying Surveying for Resource Development ,I began my career as a Graduate Trainee at Tarmac Southern in 1989 .I now have 35 years experience of mineral estate management and mineral planning .I became a Chartered Mineral Surveyor in 1991 .
I joined Evered Bardon in 1993 which ultimately became part of Aggregate Industries in 1997 following the merger of Camas and Bardon .I have dealt with quarrying and ancillary mineral processing plant sites in England ,Scotland and Wales in addition to a quarry acquisition assignment in the United States .I'm currently Senior Estates Manager for Aggregate Industries UK Limited covering sites in the North of England and Wales .
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Jonathan Manning
Panning Inspector
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Jonathan Manning
Panning Inspector
Jonathan specialises in minerals and waste casework within the planning inspectorate, where he has been an Inspector for over 10 years. He started his career at Wiltshire Council in the minerals and waste policy team and also worked in consultancy before joining PINS. Jonathan undertakes a wide range of casework that includes S.78 Inquiries, local plan examinations and national infrastructure examinations. He retains a keen interest in minerals related work and has undertaken several minerals local plan examinations, including West Sussex, Norfolk and Northamptonshire.
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Andrew Fraser-Urquhart KC
KC at Francis Taylor Building
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Andrew Fraser-Urquhart KC
KC at Francis Taylor Building
Andrew Fraser-Urquhart KC (known universally as "AFU") practices in planning, environmental and compulsory purchase law. He specialises in Housing, Regeneration, Minerals, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, Energy, Waste, Renewables and all aspects of Compulsory Purchase.
Andrew is identified as a Leading Silk in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500, He is described as "A well-prepared barrister who fights for his clients. He has a very impressive brain" and is "a name to turn to for big planning inquiries."
Having occupied "a pre-eminent place at the junior bar", Andrew took silk in 2015 in a "richly deserved and popular appointment." Before taking silk, Andrew was recognised as a leading junior in the Legal 500, Chambers and Partners and Legal Experts.
As "an experienced counsel possessed of great style", he is described in the legal directories as "ambitious and hard-working [and] provides excellent, pragmatic advice" and is "a robust advocate" who has "great tactical awareness and the ability to highlight and concentrate on the main issues of a case".
Andrew is the consultant editor of Halsbury's Laws: "Mines, Minerals and Quarries", 5th and 6th editions and writes the Legal Comment column in Mineral Planning.
Andrew prides himself on his "approachable, modern style", flexibility and quality of service. He is always happy to travel to clients' offices and to discuss cases informally before instruction.
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Tom Clifford
Director at Gears Limited
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Tom Clifford
Director at Gears Limited
About the Presenter Thomas Clifford is a Chartered Engineer and Geologist who has spent his professional career studying the relationship between geology, quarry design, rock mechanics and blast design. Thomas is well known in the extractive industry having started his career as a Geologist then Geotechnical Specialist at Aggregate Industries. Following his time at Aggregate Industries he joined one of the largest engineering consultancies in the world, Atkins, where he eventually headed up the UK Extractive Industries team and became involved in mineral planning, expert witness services, and consulting for Local Authorities. Over the last ten years Thomas has been involved in numerous major critical infrastructure and quarrying projects where blasting impact was a significant issue. These projects which have culminated in over several million pounds worth of research been undertaken to investigate the impact from blasting, that has significantly changed our understanding of blasting impact. In 2021 Thomas joined Ground Engineering Applied Research Services (GEARS) as a Technical Director and has since been largely working for Tarmac researching and implementing new blasting best practise.
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Claire Dewson
Principal Ecologist at BSG Ecology
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Claire Dewson
Principal Ecologist at BSG Ecology
Claire has worked in the ecology and nature conservation sector for over 20 years’ specialising in mammal ecology and protected species issues as well as practical conservation management for species and habitats. She has worked on ecological impact assessments, Habitat Regulations Assessments and surveys for developments at all scales, including major housing, commercial and infrastructure development.
Claire is experienced at managing collaborative projects with other disciplines such as landscape architects, drainage and highway engineers to provide a holistic and robust approach to design planning.
Previously, Claire led the northern ecology team at a large multi-disciplinary consultancy. Prior to this she was Principal Ecologist and Team Leader for a Local Planning Authority for over 10 years where she led on local policy, local wildlife site criteria and the review of the authorities’ sites. She provided training and advice on Biodiversity Net Gain and was instrumental in setting up a coastal ranger service to protect internationally designated sites.