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Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the last two weeks developments by six barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Sasha White KC, Thea Osmund-Smith, Victoria Hutton, Charles Banner KC and Christopher Young KC.We invite a special guest from the most influential ranks of the Planning World, and we host a special topic every two weeks from Garden Cities to Planning Reform.The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the panellists.
HWGPNFY hosts Have We Got Planning News For You, a news show with 142 episodes published.
Our Special Guest this week is Stephen Kinsella, Managing Director for the MADE Partnership and also Group Major Projects Director at Barratt Redrow. The MADE Partnership is a master developer and a joint venture between
We experienced some major connectivity issues this week which has unfortunately resulted in some video problems. We've tried to resolve this as best we can in the final edit and apologise for the inconvenience. Our Speci
Our Special Guest this week is Jan Bessell , the 2026 President of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Currently a Strategic Planning Adviser at Pinsent Masons, she has worked on a range of planning projects, from communi
Our Special Guests this week are John Fingleton and Mustafa Latif-Aramesh . John led an independent taskforce looking into the reform of nuclear regulations in the UK and Mustafa was Lead Author of the Planning Chapter i
Our Special Guest this week is Paul Reilly, President and Managing Director for WSP UK & Ireland . Paul oversees WSP’s strategic priorities and client delivery across the UK and Ireland, reinforcing the firm’s capabiliti
Our Special Guest this week is Richard Benwell, Chief Executive of Wildlife & Countryside Link . He is also a board member of the Broadway Initiative and UK Youth for Nature and Chair of Oxfordshire’s Local Nature Partne
Our Special Guest this week is Sam Stafford, Managing Director at the Land, Planning and Development Federation and host of the 50 Shades of Planning Podcast. Latest News Update on planning related matters since we were
The New Draft National Planning Policy Framework has been released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government . In this timely special, the Have We Got Planning News For You team looks through all the d
Founding panellist, HWGPNFY Legend and host for our 1st Live event, Mary Cook from Town Legal , brings proceedings to a close. This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Confer
In this episode, we get an update about the last 12 months at the Planning Inspectorate from the Interim Chief Inspector, Rebecca Phillips . She also speaks of what's to come in 2026. This is a series of specials from th
In this episode, newcomer to the show Victoria Hutton of 39 Essex Chambers considers the recent Planning Practice Guidance changes and how the sequential test is affecting development. The sequential test is a process us
In this episode, panellist Sasha White KC of Landmark Chambers presents developments and setbacks occurring within the retail sector and the current state of play of the high street along with a brief history of the show
As we end the current season, for this episode, we’re doing things a little differently. We have all the Latest News and Case Updates from the team. But instead of the regular guest interview, we have a plethora of video
In this episode, panellist Paul Tucker KC of Kings Chambers looks at the issues and other hurdles related to "Big Boxes" or warehouses as they're more commonly known. Highlighting the UK's economic need for such developm
In this episode, panellist Thea Osmund-Smith of No5 Chambers outlines the current state of Renewable Energy in the UK, and also shows what is necessary in order for it to meet its Clean Power 2030 targets. The Clean Powe
In this episode, panellist Lord Charlie Banner KC of Keating Chambers explains how the introduction of Grey Belt policy aims to increase delivery in the Green Belt, aided with the use of Bon Jovi references. This is a se
In this episode, panellist Chris Young KC of No5 Chambers has a look at the levels of England's housing targets, the areas that are doing well, those that are falling short and what can be done to increase delivery. This
In this episode, we are joined by Jennie Daly CBE, Chief Executive Officer at the house builder, Taylor Wimpey PLC . Jennie explains all matters with how the house building sector is responding with all the various polic
In this episode, we are joined by The Right Honourable Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning , for a 45-minute Q&A session. This is a series of special episodes from the inaugural Have We Got P
Victoria joined the RTPI in April 2018 and has 20 years’ experience and expertise in planning, transport and organisational leadership and development. She has led the RTPI for nearly eight years, and will be stepping do
Paul Reilly
President and Managing Director · WSP UK & Ireland
1 appearance on this show
Philip Hunt
Former Energy Minister
1 appearance on this show
Rob Rinder
barrister, author, TV presenter
1 appearance on this show
Chris Webber
author, business performance adviser, former sportsman · Barratt Developments PLC
1 appearance on this show
Paul Morrison
Practice Lead (Europe), Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Goods · WNS Retail and CPG Practice
1 appearance on this show
David Morgan
Professional Lead for Planning Appeals · Planning Inspectorate
2 appearances on this show
Anna Rose
Head of the Planning Advisory Service · Planning Advisory Service
1 appearance on this show
Tony Juniper
Chair of Natural England · Natural England
1 appearance on this show
Peter Freeman
Chair · Crunch Time Coaching
1 appearance on this show
Justin Welby
former Archbishop of Canterbury · The Archbishop of Canterbury
1 appearance on this show
Stephen Hunt
Head of Planning & Development Management · East Riding of Yorkshire Council
1 appearance on this show
Nicholas Boys Smith
Director · Create Streets
1 appearance on this show
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