Videos

August 2023 – A Positive Result from Consultation

Keep an eye on this page for video updates from our Director, David McFarlane, on the various issues you may face during consultation on development proposals

Our Latest Video:

David McFarlane discusses a recent planning consent and the importance of consultation and engagement.

August 16, 2023

Previous Videos

David McFarlane shares his thoughts on a potential Labour win at the next general election and what this could mean for the planning and development industry.

David discusses what he hopes to hear from the two Tory leadership candidates during the hustings in Cheltenham.

David McFarlane discusses the impact of a change in Conservative Party leadership on planning and development policy in the UK.

David McFarlane discusses the upcoming local elections and EV charging points

James Newhall discusses the outcome of the Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election

David McFarlane reflects on the Ox-Cam Arc at Conference in Milton Keynes

David McFarlane talks about SP Broadway’s first in-person public exhibition since COVID

August 2021: David McFarlane speaks about the upcoming party conference season

June 2021: Update from David McFarlane on contents of the Planning Bill, SP Broadway Political Breakfasts and Pre-Planning Committee member briefings

September 2020 update

Reorganisation of tourist facilities

May 2020 update

Hotel regeneration

Community centre opening

Kingsgrove, Wantage

Providing infrastructure

Bellway Homes, Woolwich

Old Trafford

Communications for development projects in the public sector

Redevelopment of a brownfield site in a residential area – Emerald Gardens, Kew

Consultation on a town centre scheme – Bexleyheath

Rejuvenation of a historic market in a World Heritage Site – Greenwich

Providing areas of open space

Politics of Planning

Pennycook reiterates Labour’s approach to planning in Westminster Hall debate
March 15, 2024
Merton Breakfast with Cllr Ross Garrod
March 12, 2024
Budget highlights housing plans for Cambridge, Leeds and London
March 8, 2024

Politics of Planning is our weekly planning update, bringing you the news and analysis you need to plot a successful planning course though fast-changing political waters.

Events

Clive Betts MP
Chair of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee
Online via Microsoft Teams
8.30am - 10.45am
March 19, 2024
Cllr Dr Tony Vickers
Portfolio Holder for Planning and Community Engagement, West Berkshire Council
Online via Microsoft Teams
7.45am - 10am
April 09, 2024
Cllr Bella Sankey
Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council
Online via Microsoft Teams
7.45am - 10am
April 23, 2024

Throughout the year we host roundtable
discussions between leading politicians and key figures within the development industry.

See All Events