Ashfords Planning Conference: key takeaways

16.03.26 16.03.26

On Monday, 2 March, the Ashfords' planning and infrastructure consenting team hosted their introductory annual conference at Sandy Park, establishing it as a key event for the industry.

The conference, hosted by head of Ashfords’ planning and infrastructure consenting team, David Richardson, provided planning and development professionals with a valuable platform to engage in discussion concerning recent  planning policy and law changes. We were honoured to host Lord Banner KC of Keating Chambers as the keynote speaker. Also taking part were CarneySweeney, represented by director Simon Coles who delivered a talk focused on local plans. Additional presentations were given by Ashfords speakers Elisabeth Osborne, Thomas Ewings, Stephen Humphreys, and Barney Elbourn, with the event concluding with a panel Q&A session.

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