The Joint Planning Law Conference for planning law professionals

The 48th conference will be held at New College Oxford on 11-13 September 2020 - Booking will open after Easter next year - sign up below to be part of the JPLC community

The 2019 Conference

The annual Joint Planning Law Conference (the JPLC - known as 'the Oxford conference') will once again bring together leading experts from across the four key professions within planning.

The JPLC, often referred to as ‘the Oxford conference’, provides the setting for vibrant discussions covering the latest issues affecting the planning industry. It’s attended each year by town planners, chartered surveyors, solicitors, barristers and developers. If you’re interested in planning and environmental issues, you’ll be in good company.

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The Topics

Healthy Planning
Landscape led placemaking at scale
Shining a light on the BRE
Jointly Planning To Deliver
Environmental Law and Planning: The Road Ahead
Planning Enforcement
Legal Update

Expert Speakers

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Roger Madelin CBE

Head of Canada Water Development, British Land

Sir Malcom Grant CBE

Former Chairman of NHS England, Chancellor of the University of York, past President and Provost of UCL and Former Editor of the Encyclopedia of Planning Law and Practice

Gordon Ingram

Senior Partner, GIA

Annabel Graham Paul

Barrister, Francis Taylor Building

Learn. Network. Enjoy.

Learn

The conference offers a full programme with presentations from high-quality speakers, followed by lively discussions. Ahead of their presentations, you will receive a copy of an original research paper prepared by each speaker. Not only will these papers help to aid debate and understanding but they will become valuable reference materials for your practice.

Network

Known for its friendly atmosphere, the conference affords a rare opportunity for open and constructive debate among a diverse group of planning professionals at all stages in their careers. At the JPLC you can expect to expand your network, catch up with old friends and colleagues, and enjoy a genuine exchange of ideas.

Enjoy

Held in the stunning surroundings of Oxford, central accommodation is provided in the University’s New College and the conference activities take place in the Oxford Union Debating Chamber. The programme includes drinks receptions, two black-tie dinners and time to explore the beautiful city.

The latest conference news

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Sep 23 2019

Ray of Light: My reflections on the 47th Joint Planning Law Conference, Oxford, September 2019

Apr 30 2019

2019 Booking is officially open

Sep 26 2017

A Scottish perspective on community participation in planning and other issues

Download the 2019 brochure

Find out more about the 2019 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.