Planning has for a long time been a big hindrance to resi development. Is the planning system still fit for purpose given it is predicated on how we lived 20-30 years ago?

It is time for an innovative approach to planning following the new ways of working which have emerged amongst local authorities in lockdown. With the wide variations at local authorities in their approach to planning, staffing levels and training, this session will focus on the changes required to planning regulation.

With a backlog in applications will the government introduce initiatives to speed up the planning processes? More transparency is required in the process: how can the planning process moving forward but retain and build on community confidence? There needs to be a longer-term view of planning, one that works more effectively for the changing world, the sector needs to work with government and with local authorities to achieve this.

Panellists:
• Jennie Daly, Group Operations Director, Taylor Wimpey
• Charlie Collins, Head of Guildford/Sevenoaks Planning, Savills

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