Planning Law & Practice for Property Professionals

Introduction

This virtual classroom seminar will consider the impact of the Government‘s proposed reforms (as far as they are known at the time of broadcast).

It will also look at any changes which may occur as a result of any change of Government. The impact of the recent changes to Permitted Development Rights and proposed changes to these.

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:

• Is it Development?
• Do I need Planning Permission?
• Is it Permitted Development?
• Do I need Prior Approval?
• Should I apply for a Certificate of Lawfulness?
• Are there conditions attached to the Planning Permission?
• Can I amend it by S 73 or S 96A?
• Is there a S 106 Agreement or CIL?
• What Enforcement Powers does a Local authority have?
• Is it a heritage asset ( Listed Building; Conservation Area ;Tree etc)
• What are the proposals for reform and how will they impact on me/my clients?

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.