The JPLC is a non-profit event that brings together leading experts from across the planning industry for in-depth and vibrant discussion of current issues facing the sector.
The organisation of the JPLC conference is overseen entirely by our committee, which comprises members of the Law Society, the Bar Council, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
They generously donate their time to meet together throughout the year at the Law Society and RICS to evaluate the previous conference, and create the programme, budget and marketing strategy for the next conference.
During the last four meetings, speakers are invited to attend two committee meetings to discuss their draft papers, and receive feedback and input to help maximise their relevance for attendees from all different disciplines.
The Bar Council Members

Michael Humphries KC, FTB
1996-present
Rupert Warren KC, Landmark Chambers
2006-present
Victoria Hutton, 39 Essex Chambers
2022-present
Hashi Mohamed, Landmark Chambers
2023-presentThe Law Society Members

Duncan Field, Town Legal LLP
2006-present
Claire Dutch, Ashurst LLP
2008-present
Matthew White, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
2013-presentRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Members

Rory Joyce, Brunel Planning
1996-present
Mary Power, Powerhaus Consultancy
2012-present
Robert Evans, Argent LLP
2013-presentRoyal Town Planning Institute Members

Adrian Penfold OBE, (retired from British Land)
2012-present
Tom Dobson, Quod
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Christine Thorby
2022 - to presentAdmin

Lucinda Howe
1992-presentFormer Bar Council Members

Paul Brown KC, Landmark Chambers
2010-2021
Mary Cook, Town Legal LLP
2010-2022
Sir Keith Lindblom KC
1993-2010
Tim Corner KC
2001-2010
Lionel Read KC
1993-2001
Bill Hicks KC
1989-2006
Matthew Horton KC
1984-1996
RMK Gray QC
1988-1992
Jeremy Sullivan QC
1984-1987
Bernard Marder QC
1980-1982
Iain Gildewell QC
1976-1980
Sir Patrick Neill QC
1974
Michael FitzGerald OBE QC
1973-1993
Sir Frank Layfield QC
1973-1977
Peter Boydell QC
1973-1985Former Law Society

Paul Winter
1999-2013
David Hawkins
1997-2006
Pat Thomas OBE
1991-2008
Philip Williams
1987-1988
Tony Ward
1986-1997
Tony Edwards
1983-1987
Alan Mundy
1981-1985
David George
1978-1984
Lord Garry Hart
1976-1998
Sir Desmond Heap
1973
Roger Suddards
1973-1980 and 1989-1990Former Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Members

Andrew Warner
1994-2012
Sarah Stevens
2007-2013
Paul Shelley
1998-2006
Gordon Chard
1991-1998
Jeremy Bayliss
1991-1995
Christopher Howes
1989
Rex Mercer
1985-1995
John Trustman Eve
1985-1991
John Walshe
1984-1988
Adrian Eve
1981
Dr Tom Hoyes
1976-1980
Christopher Jonas
1976-1977
W G Nulty
1974-1983
Frank Knowles
1973-1974
Gordon Hyde
1973-1977Former Royal Town Planning Institute Members

Mike Hayes CBE, Michael Hayes Consulting
2006-2020
Trudi Elliott CBE, Planning Inspectorate
2012-2021
Kelvin MacDonald
2006-2012
Hilary Herbert
2006-2009
Leonora Rozee OBE
2009-2012Former Admin

Steven Durno, Law Society
1990-2014
Yvonne Hanly, RICS
1990-2009
Lori Frecker, Law Society
2014-2015
Duncan Neish, Law Society
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