Certificate in Planning Law in Two Days

Introduction

This live broadcast session, split over 2 days, aims to give residential and commercial property lawyers or surveyors an in-depth knowledge of planning law and procedures. It will also be of value to any property lawyer or surveyor wishing to broaden their ability to advise clients on the planning process.

It will deal with all the legal aspects of the planning process together with the practical ways in which lawyers and surveyors should be involved in the development and planning process. Full details of all the most recent Government proposals will be provided including the latest on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill; The English Devolution Bill; The planning Working Paper; The evolution of the new NPPF and concept of Grey Belt; and all other current Government Reforms and newest case law. The course will be of value to those lawyers and surveyors who wish to become the go to planning specialist in their firm, and you will be provided with practical pointers in how to specialise.

Typical development case studies will also be provided to facilitate full and practical participation by delegates.

The Government has just issued a consultation on a new revised NPPF. It is a radical departure from the previous format and is being hailed as the biggest change in planning in the last 14 years. In addition, the Planning and Infrastructure Act of 2025 introduces new ways for local planning authorities to operate through new powers of compulsory delegation of decisions; to set their own planning fees locally; a new nature restoration fund set centrally; and proposes to speed up NSIP decisions. In addition, the English Devolution Bill will confirm the greatest shake up of the structure of local authorities since 1972.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Beyond the Conveyancing Title:
• Do I need Planning Permission?
• What is Development?
• Operational Development and Material Changes of Use
• Permitted Development and Article 4 Directions
• Use Classes Order
• Preparing the way for a planning application
• The Development Plan
• All latest Government proposed Reforms including the Levelling Up Act 2023; NPPF; Planning and Infrastructure Act and all other reforms will be considered
• Planning History of the site
• How can I/should I formalise the Planning History of the site?
• Is a Planning application the best way to proceed?
• What should I look for in the local searches/ enquiries
• What extra questions should I be raising with various bodies
• Should I be carrying out environmental searches
• After Planning Permission has been obtained:
• What other constraints are there on possible development?
• How do I interpret the Planning Permission?
• Building Regulations and the link with Planning Permissions
• How to challenge a Planning Refusal/Approval
• Appeals
• Judicial Review
• Enforcement of Planning Regulations
• S 106 Agreements and CIL
• Planning Conditions
• Altering the Planning Permission
• Major Developments and the IPC
• Listed Buildings
• Conservation Areas
• Trees and Hedgerows
• SSSI
• Environmental Statements
• Section 106 Agreements and CIL
• Latest Cases and Government Guidance on Planning Matters
• Case Studies on Development Sites and Enforcement Issues
• Issues of possible negligence
• The new National Planning Policy Framework
• So You Want to be a Planning Lawyer?

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.