Planning Conference 2025: Shaping London’s Future

Overview

Shaping London’s Future brings together the capital’s most influential figures in planning, law, local government, and development to unpack the challenges and opportunities shaping the built environment as the new London Plan gets underway.

From viability and affordable housing to carbon reduction, heritage, logistics, and tall buildings policy, this year’s programme delivers strategic insights, legal analysis, and real-world perspectives from every corner of the planning landscape.

Speakers:

• Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Planning, Regeneration & Fire Services
• Jenny Wigley KC, Russell Harris KC, Rupert Warren KC, Reuben Taylor KC, Matthew Reed KC, Melissa Murphy KC, Zack Simons KC, Andrew Byass, Heather Sargent, Matthew Dale-Harris and Odette Chalaby - Landmark Chambers
• Dr. Chris Miele, Montagu Evans
• James Brierley, Newmark
• Tom Dobson, Quod
• Rob Krzyszowski, Haringey Council
• Jonathan Stoddart, CBRE
• Jonathan Marginson, DP9
• Ben Kelway, Lichfields

Programme highlights:

• Expert-led legal insights from Landmark barristers
• Sector-deep dives into housing, infrastructure, logistics, and mixed-use schemes
• Timely discussions on Green Belt reform, design quality, and consenting process
• Perspectives from the GLA, boroughs, and top-tier consultancies
• Networking drinks and canapés from 5:00pm to connect with peers and speakers

Whether you're advising, approving, or delivering development in London, this conference equips you with the knowledge, insights, and connections to navigate 2025 and beyond.

Secure your place and help shape London’s future.