Navigating Planning Law - The People, The Process & The Power Behind It

Introduction

The planning system continues to evolve in response to the need to promote growth and deliver essential infrastructure. While change has been constant, key elements of the system have proved resilient including the plan-led system and the fundamental purpose of the planning system to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.

This webinar will give you an overview of the essential principles and concepts that underpin the planning system including who makes the decisions and what they should take into account, what works and uses require planning permission, how development is regulated and the consequences of breaching planning controls.

The session is aimed at de-mystifying the planning system for all practitioners who come into contact with it. It will concentrate on key elements of the English system but will also highlight significant differences when it comes to the approach taken in Wales.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Key players and principles
• What is development?
• The development plan and material considerations
• Planning permissions, planning conditions, planning obligations and CIL
• Planning and heritage
• Lawful development certificates, appeals and enforcement

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 21st May 2026

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