Planning Law in Practice - A Masterclass

Introduction

Are you a seasoned planning professional navigating the intricate and evolving landscape of heritage assets, enforcement and landing conditions in planning law?

This virtual classroom seminar will explore the strategic interpretation of planning conditions for experienced practitioners. Looking in detail at the most recent case law and good practice related to all these subjects and how to best approach the Local Planning Authority to obtain the best deal for your client.

Join David Forbes, our planning and property law expert, who will provide an in-depth look at Heritage Assets, Enforcement, Planning Conditions, Certificates of Lawfulness, and Section 106 Agreements. With real-world insights into listed buildings, conservation areas, and complex enforcement scenarios. The course is designed for planning consultants, solicitors, architects, developers, and other built environment professionals with an existing knowledge of planning law.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Planning matters affecting Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
• How to approach the Local Planning Authority and Historic England and factors that must be taken into account when advising clients
• How to avoid enforcement actions against clients
• Gain confidence in negotiating or appealing challenges to Notices
• Learn how to mitigate risk through better interpretation of planning law
• Understand when and how to challenge or amend planning conditions by Section 73 or Section 96A applications
• Dealing with Breach of Condition Notices
• Obtaining Certificates of Lawfulness and the evidence necessary to present to the LPA
• Section 106 Agreements - when to be involved in their drafting, whether to submit Unilateral Undertakings, enforcement and amendment of them

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.