This afternoon seminar will provide an opportunity to be informed about and discuss the latest developments in infrastructure planning with some of the leading barristers in the field. It will focus on key practical issues, providing a convenient way for busy solicitors, consultants and local authority officers to keep up to date and to manage the implications of recent changes.
Chair: Alexander Booth KC
Confirmed speakers and topics
Airports development - where are we now? – Rebecca Clutten, Daisy Noble
Maritime and marine issues affecting offshore infrastructure – Ned Westaway
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill reforms - Mark Westmoreland Smith KC
Onshore and offshore renewables update, including new draft National Policy Statements and recent decisions – Hugh Flanagan
Case law update – Mark O'Brien O'Reilly, Jonathan Welch
Practical Information
Date: Monday 2 June 2025.
Time: Registration will take place from 1.30-2.00pm. The seminar will run from 2.00pm-5.30pm. It will be followed by a drinks reception from 5.30pm-6.30pm.
Format: The seminar will be run as a hybrid event enabling either in-person or virtual attendance. Please select the relevant option when booking.
Venue: Inner Temple, Crown Office Row, Temple, London EC4Y 7HL. Virtual attendees can join by Zoom (joining instructions will be sent to attendees a few days before the event).
Cost: The standard charge for this seminar is £160 + VAT per attendee for both in-person and virtual attendance.
By booking three delegates at the same time, you will automatically be entitled to a special rate of three delegates for the price of two. Bookings can be made via Eventbrite and payment can be made by credit card at the time of booking or later by BACS but must be received prior to the event. Booking confirmations and invoices will be sent from Eventbrite by email.
There are limited number of free places available for local authorities. Please contact Deirdre Mahon, Marketing Manager for more information.