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The Joint Planning Law Conference for planning law professionals

The 51st Oxford Planning Law Conference info coming soon.. Friday 15 September to Sunday 17 September 2023.
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Programme Intro

The Annual Conference

JPLC Oxford: Connecting the professions - dissecting the issues

The Joint Planning Law Conference (JPLC) – known as “The Oxford Conference” – brings together leading experts from across the four key professions in planning.

Attended each year by town planners, chartered surveyors, solicitors, barristers, and developers, with an interest in planning law and environmental issues, the 51st JPLC promises vibrant multi-disciplinary discussion on the latest issues affecting the planning industry. If you’re interested in planning and environmental issues, you’ll be in good company.

See the 2022 Programme

The Topics

  • 2023 Topics coming soon which will include the Legal Update Paper

Expert Speakers from 2022 Conference

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Hashi Mohamed
Hashi Mohamed
No5 Chambers
Barrister
Christopher Lockhart-Mummery KC
Christopher Lockhart-Mummery KC
Barrister
Joanna Averley
Joanna Averley
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
Chief Planner
Kelvin MacDonald
Kelvin MacDonald
Department of Land Economy, Cambridge University
Senior Departmental Fellow

Learn. Network. Enjoy.

Learn

The conference offers a full programme with presentations from the leading speakers in their fields, followed by opportunities for questions and discussions. Each speaker prepares an original, in-depth research paper. Distributed first to JPLC delegates, these papers will be valuable reference materials for your practice.

Network

Known for its friendly atmosphere, the conference affords a rare opportunity for open and constructive debate amongst diverse groups of planning professionals at all stages in their careers. Expand your network, catch up with old friends and colleagues, and enjoy a genuine exchange of ideas.

Enjoy

The JPLC is held in the beautiful surroundings of Oxford, with ensuite accommodation in the University’s New College and conference activities in the Oxford Union Debating Chamber. The programme includes drinks receptions, two dinners including a Black Tie Gala Dinner, and time to explore the city.

The latest conference news

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Nov 22 2022

JPL 2022 Review and Sketch
May 05 2022

2022 - Secure your place on this year's 50th JPLC at early bird fee (before the end of June). Book now
Jul 29 2020

Lord Kerslake, Chair of the UK2070 Commission is speaking at this year's special free online event Not the Oxford Conference

Best, most well-prepared and thoughtful planning event of the year.
Mike Hayes
Michael Hayes Consulting
The Joint Planning Law Conference is inspiring, with a very high level of interactions and quality questions from an authoritative and engaging audience. It is very well organised, with a great program of speakers, plenty of opportunity to network and the venue is ideal.
John Walker
CT Group
If you are a planning lawyer and only attend one event in the year, the Oxford conference is the one to attend. I always come away with my enthusiasm for the subject brimmed to the full and energised to tackle the challenges of my day to day practice.
Sebastian Charles
Aardvark Planning Law
The conference provides a forum in which people engaged in the planning process engage with each other in a relaxed atmosphere whilst focussing on topical issues of planning and planning law.
Grahame Kean
The Planning Inspectorate
I love this conference as it makes me feel a part of the planning profession and reminds me what it is all about and why I love it.
Anne Harrison
DAC Beachcroft LLP
A great opportunity to fully immerse yourself in planning law for the weekend but also hear eminent speakers on a range of wider but related topics.
Caroline McDade
BNP Paribas Real Estate/Strutt & Parker
The Oxford JPLC is an essential event to get the latest thoughts on current topics and mix with your peers in a thoroughly convivial environment.
Nigel Abbott
Tetra Tech
If you want quality papers and presentations there is no other conference that compares. The networking is the icing on the cake.
Mike Kiely
POS & Mike Kiely planning + regeneration
An excellent chance to meet all the key players, and to find out what's actually going on.
Charles Mynors
Law Commission
Download the 2022 brochure

Download the 2022 brochure

Find out more about the 2022 conference by downloading the brochure in PDF format for more detailed information about the event.

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Not sure this conference is the right fit for you?

Take a look through the website to get a flavour of what you can expect. If you are still not sure, please contact us at lucinda@jplc.org or call 07879 228775 and we'll be happy to discuss the event with you and answer any questions.