44th Joint Planning Law Conference Oxford www.jplc.org

16-18 September 2016 New College Oxford

Apply before end of June for Early Bird Fee Scholarships available CPD Available

Ch-Ch-Changes... Joint Planning Law Conference At the forefront of planning The only residential conference that is specifically targeted at , lawyers, planners and surveyors Sarah Richards Yolande Barnes Jointly organised by members of the Law Society, Planning Inspectorate Savills the Bar Council, the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, it is attended by over 200 practitioners from the four key professions that specialise in town and country planning. This residential conference is a unique opportunity Keith Holland James Fennell to learn and socialise in an informal environment Intelligent Plans and Nathaniel Lichfield & Examinations Partners and in the wonderful grounds of Oxford University - New College (accommodation and dinners) and the Oxford Union Debating Chamber (conference). The mix of speakers, delegates and official guests provides a rare opportunity to discuss topical issues facing the development industry Rebecca Warren Richard Moules with experts in the field throughout the weekend LLP Landmark Chambers (during the formal conference at the Oxford Union, breakfasts, lunch, dinners and drinks at the bar). In addition to the presentations at the weekend, each speaker is required to produce a formal paper. These papers are widely used by delegates Beverley Firth Pat Hayes as seminal research in the field. The conference Mills & Reeve LLP London Borough of Ealing is a not for profit event and is organised over the course of the year by a dedicated committee comprising representatives of the four professions. This ensures continually high quality and topical papers relevant to all. Richard Ground QC Julia Hartley-Brewer Who should attend Cornerstone Barristers Broadcaster and journalist Town planners, chartered surveyors, , barristers and developers with an interest in Value for money planning and environmental issues. Whether you The conference fee includes attendance at the are at the top of your profession or on your way up conference; two nights’ college accommodation and the ladder, there is something for everyone. breakfast at New College; lunch on Saturday at the Oxford Union; two conference black tie dinners with Why should you attend wine; refreshments; and conference documentation. • The leading annual planning law conference Conference Committee • High quality speakers providing topical research The Bar Council Michael Humphries QC, papers Paul Brown QC, Mary Cook, Rupert Warren QC • Opportunity to discuss experiences with the The Law Society best in the industry Duncan Field, LLP • CPD available Claire Dutch, International LLP Matthew White, Freehills LLP • Unique networking opportunity RICS Rory Joyce, Brunel Planning • Informal environment with practitioners Mary Power, PowerHaus Consultancy Robert Evans, Argent LLP RTPI Mike Hayes CBE, Michael Hayes Consulting, Trudi Elliott CBE, Adrian Penfold OBE, British Land The programme

Friday 16 September 16:30 Arrival and registration, New College. Tea will be available until 18:00 Newcomers’ tea with the committee 17:00 - 17:30 19:00 Drinks Reception in Cloisters 20:00 Black Tie Dinner with Keynote Address by Sarah Richards, Chief Executive, Planning Inspectorate

Saturday 17 September 08:00 Breakfast, New College 09:15 Conference, Oxford Union, Chairman’s Introduction 09:20 State of the Nations Supply, demand and pricing in the UK. How does the UK compare with other countries? Global trends which will impact UK housing. Learning from other nations: some solutions Yolande Barnes, Head of World Research, Savills 09:40 Questions and discussion 09.50 Local Plans – An Outside In View Review of Local Plan issues from a range of perspectives. Keith Holland, Director, Intelligent Plans and Examinations 10:25 Questions and discussion 10:45 Coffee 11:10 Would You Tell Me, Please, Which Way I Ought To Go From Here? Planning reform: a view from the coalface. James Fennell, Chief Executive, Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners 11.45 Questions and discussion 12:05 Access All Areas? A review of the trend towards greater transparency and public access to information in the planning arena with a particular focus on viability assessments. Rebecca Warren, Partner, Pinsent Masons LLP 12:40 Questions and discussion. 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Environmental Judicial Review Pitfalls to avoid. Richard Moules, Landmark Chambers 14:35 Questions and discussion 14:55 The Future of CIL and S106 Agreements Interpretation of the changes to CIL and S106 legislation and applying practical solutions to speed up the process and improve outcomes. Beverley Firth, Partner, Mills & Reeve LLP 15:30 Questions and discussion 15:50 Pimms Reception - rest of the afternoon free 16:00 Optional historical and literary walking tour ‘Castle, Confluence and Carroll’ 18:30 Sweet & Maxwell Champagne Reception 19:30 Black Tie Dinner with guest speaker Julia Hartley-Brewer, broadcaster and journalist. Late night entertainment Sunday 18 September 07:30 Breakfast, New College 08:00 Chapel, New College 09:30 Conference, Oxford Union, Chairman’s Introduction 09:40 Achieving and Assisting Regeneration An authority’s perspective to deliver successful regeneration schemes with moving goalposts, legislation and economic challenges. Pat Hayes, London Borough of Ealing 10:15 Questions and discussion 10:35 Legal Update What have been the key issues emerging from cases over the past year? Richard Ground QC, Cornerstone Barristers 11:10 Questions and discussion 11:30 Conference close

FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.JPLC.ORG Please copy this form for additional places The fees below include Return forms to: • Conference and full conference Lucinda Howe, Quadrilect, 2 Burgon Street, London, EC4V 5DR documentation Please note Quadrilect have moved offices – this is a new postal address • Two nights’ B&B in a single Tel: 020 7489 7628 Fax: 020 7489 8185 college room Email: [email protected] • Two receptions followed by black tie dinners with wine Please make payment at the time of booking by • Refreshments and lunch at the Cheque made payable to Quadrilect Ltd (VAT No. 791 4806 05) Oxford Union „„1 x Early-bird participation fee BACS (bookings before 30 June 2016) Please contact: £599.00 + VAT = £718.80 [email protected] for bank transfer details „„1 x Participation fee Credit/debit card (bookings after 30 June 2016) Please call the office with your details. A credit card carries £659.00 + VAT = £790.80 a 4% + VAT surcharge; there is no charge for debit cards „„1 x Scholarship fee (see below for terms) Note: *Parking - If you require parking don’t forget to tick the option and add £330 + VAT = £396.00 the cost to your participation fee. There is no parking at New College. We have hired a car park nearby and a shuttle bus service will be provided at the „„1 x Car parking* beginning and end of the conference. Details will be sent with confirmation. £25.00 + VAT = £30.00

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Scholarship scheme 50% discount off full fee is available to the first 12 junior member applicants (qualified for less than 5 years). Three places are allocated to each profession and only one applicant from each firm/organisation will be allowed. Applications must be received with cheques. Unsuccessful scholarship applicants will be offered the option of attending at full fee or receiving a full refund.

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Conditions of booking 1. Delegates are members of the RICS, RTPI, the Law Society, the Bar or another professional body. 2. Closing date for registration is 13 August 2016. Numbers are limited and bookings will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Registrations will be accepted after this date if places are available. 3. Refunds will be given for cancellations made in writing before 6 August 2016 less an administration charge of £60+VAT. No refunds will be given after this date and unpaid invoices for the full fee of any person cancelling after this date will still be due before the event date. Substitute delegates will be accepted. 4. VAT will be charged at the prevailing UK rate.