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Welcome to Planning After Dark , the bold and insightful podcast where three powerhouse women in planning and development—Alex Notay, Catriona Riddell, and Jackie Sadek—shine a light on the industry’s biggest challenges, trends, and, yes, even a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip. With decades of experience shaping policy, leading major urban regeneration projects, and influencing government decisions, these experts bring candid conversations, deep insights, and refreshing perspectives to the world of planning. From navigating the complexities of development to debating the future of our cities, Planning After Dark is the no-holds-barred discussion you won’t want to miss. Powered by Cratus Group, new episodes drop monthly on all major streaming platforms.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Planning After Dark, the bold and insightful podcast where three powerhouse women in planning and development, Alex Notay, Catriona Riddell, and Jackie Sadek, shine a light on the industry’s biggest challenges, trends, and, yes, even a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip.
Recent episodes include "Housing, Hope and the Hard Bit: Delivery" (17 October 2026, 51 minutes), "The Mayoral Moment: Place, Power and Political Bravery" (9 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "Mayors, Money and the Messy Business of Delivery" (29 September 2026, 44 minutes).
Planning After Dark publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for Planning After Dark is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Planning After Dark requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Planning After Dark's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Planning After Dark are Architecture & Engineering and Property Management & Appraisal. Planning After Dark has a business audience.
Planning After Dark is a business podcast with 22 episodes published.
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In this episode of Planning After Dark , Jackie, Catriona and Alex unpack another busy few weeks across housing, planning and local government. First up is Andy Burnham’s party conference speech - from his promise of...
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In this special episode of Planning After Dark , Catriona and Jackie are joined in the studio by two local government leaders looking towards the next chapter of English devolution - with Alex joining remotely from...
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In this episode of Planning After Dark , Alex joins from down the line while Jackie and Catriona settle into a suitably pink new studio - and discover that Fashion Watch has officially taken on a life of its own. The...
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In this episode of Planning After Dark , Catriona Riddell, Jackie Sadek and Alex Notay take stock of a busy summer for housing, planning and devolution, from Matthew Pennycook’s promotion and the new NPPF to new powers...
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In this episode of Planning After Dark, Jackie Sadek and Catriona Riddell are joined by housing and regeneration experts Rose Grayston and Jack Shaw for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of housing, planning...
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<p>In this latest episode of Planning After Dark, the PAD Pod Girls are reunited following a busy few weeks across the planning, housing and regeneration world.</p><p>Fresh from UKREiiF, Women of Influence celebrations...
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<p>Recorded live from UKREiiF 2026 in front of a packed audience, the PAD Pod team takes on the big questions facing planning, housing and development right now.</p><p>With special guests Paul Clark and Gavin Winbanks...
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<p>In this special episode of Planning After Dark, Jackie, Alex and Catriona are joined by Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz for a wide-ranging, moving and very PAD Pod conversation about leadership, legacy and local...
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<p><b>Planning After Dark turns one! </b></p><p>And in this anniversary special the PAD Pod marks the occasion with a lively and wide-ranging conversation on the biggest planning stories of the moment. Jackie, Catriona...
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<p>In this special <b>International Women’s Day</b> episode of Planning After Dark, Catrina Riddell, Jackie Sadek and Alex Notay are joined by <b>Helen Godwin</b>, Mayor of the West of England.</p><p>Helen shares the...
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<p>In this episode of Planning After Dark, Alex and Catriona are joined by <b>Gavin Winbanks</b>, founder of Whitehawk Green (stepping in for Jackie) for a wide-ranging conversation on planning reform, inward investment...
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<p>Happy New Year and welcome to 2026.</p><p>In this opening episode of the year, join Catriona, Alex and Jackie for a frank, funny and thoughtful stocktake of 2025 - a year of big promises, heavy lifting and...
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<p>Welcome to our first ever <b>festive</b> <b>edition</b> of Planning After Dark - and we’ve gone full Christmas chaos. Santa Catriona arrives in a jingling hat and squeaky leather trousers, Jackie brings the political...
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<p>In this whirlwind episode of Planning After Dark, the PAD Pod Girls return with stories from across the planning universe, from South African sustainability summits to strategic planning in Glasgow, and even a Surrey...
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<p>In the second of a two-part special of Planning After Dark, Catriona, Jackie, and Alex have plenty to catch up on - and a big announcement to celebrate. Alex shares her exciting news about becoming the next Chief...
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<p>In this first-part-of-two episode, the trio unpack the Deputy Prime Minister’s dramatic resignation and Steve Reed’s arrival at MHCLG, complete with early tie reviews and cautious optimism for continuity.</p><p>They...
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<p>We’re back from summer and straight into the deep end - breach births, dry robes, and the chaos of English devolution. </p><p>Alex, Catriona and Jackie take on the new Devo Bill, the surprise appointment at Homes...
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<p>After a brief break, the Planning After Dark gals are back and they’ve got a bumper episode to unpack. Katrina, Jackie, and Alex dive into everything from the optimism at UKREiiF and housing conferences, to the heat...
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<p>In this lively and thought-provoking episode, the PAD Pod trio - <b>Jackie Sadek,</b> <b>Catriona Riddell</b>, and <b>Alex</b> <b>Notay</b> - take listeners on a whirlwind tour of the latest developments in planning...
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<p>In this jam-packed episode of Planning After Dark, Alex Notay, Catriona Riddell, and Jackie Sadek kick things off by righting some wrongs - shouting out the influential women in planning they regret missing last...
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Senior Advisor at Labour Together and Policy Fellow at The Productivity Institute's Policy Unit, Bennett Institute for Public Policy
Executive Manager, Education Prevention and Communities, Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust
West of England
Whitehawk Green
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