2nd Mar 2026 - 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Join us at the Ashfords Planning Conference on 2 March at Sandy Park, delivered with the support of our sponsors and event partners, Carney Sweeney and Keating Chambers.
This focused and informative afternoon conference will examine key planning updates and policy developments affecting the sector. The programme includes an update on local plans from Carney Sweeney, an Ashfords planning case law update, and a detailed look at the government’s consultation on proposed revisions to the NPPF, delivered by headline speaker Lord Banner KC.
Following a networking break, delegates will hear further insight on infrastructure and energy related planning issues before the event concludes with a panel discussion bringing together expert perspectives and practical commentary.
This event offers valuable insight, clear takeaways and the opportunity to connect with fellow planning professionals. RSVP below to secure your place at the event.
Charlie was voted the No 1 planning KC in Great Britain in the 2025 edition of Planning Magazine’s annual Planning Legal Survey (in which in both 2024 and 2025 he was the only silk to feature in the three specialist tables of leading silks for residential, commercial & retail and infrastructure planning work). His practice covers the full range of advisory, inquiry and High Court work in the planning field. He has acted in many of the most significant planning court cases and inquiries over the last 15 years.
David Richardson
Partner | Head of Planning & Infrastructure Consenting | Joint Head of Public Sector & Government
+44 (0)1392 333745 d.richardson@ashfords.co.uk View more
