Local Authority Insight Series Webinar: Neighbourhood Planning - 10 years on

Sue Chadwick and Stephen Morgan look at how successful (or otherwise) the neighbourhood planning system has been since its introduction by the Localism Act 2011 and what it might look like in future.

The aim of this webinar is to look at how successful (or otherwise) the neighbourhood planning system has been since its introduction by the Localism Act 2011 and what it might look like in future. It aims to cover:

• How the courts have interpreted the role of neighbourhood plans against other frameworks and priorities, such as the Housing Delivery Test, local plans and other aspects of the NPPF when challenged.
• What effect the expansion of permitted development rights has had on the effectiveness of neighbourhood plans.
• How the approach and effectiveness of neighbourhood forums towards neighbourhood planning has differed between parish and town councils.
• How the approach of examiners has changed over time.
• Where neighbourhood planning fits in the future of planning law. In what ways might it need to change if it is to stay relevant?

About the speakers

Sue Chadwick Sue is a planning solicitor with more than 25 years of experience working with local authorities and in private practice, including project management of the Grand Arcade retail regeneration of Cambridge City Centre. She currently works as a Strategic Planning Adviser with Pinsent Masons.

Stephen Morgan Stephen was awarded an MA in Environmental Planning (RTPI certified course) following which he has always practised at the Bar in planning and related subjects. His experience, both as adviser and advocate, covers the range of planning and related topics, including major infrastructure projects and in particular waste and energy facilities; his work covers the regulatory aspects (under the various regimes and Directives) as well as the planning issues.