London Planning Conference 2026

Overview

Join Landmark Chambers for the return of the London Planning Conference –Shaping London’s Future. Bringing together the capital’s most influential voices in planning, law, local government and development, the conference will unpack the challenges and opportunities shaping the built environment and offer the latest thinking on planning and development in the capital.

This year’s programme examines the legal, policy and commercial realities of developing in London as the new London Plan emerges, with a range of sessions covering the NPPF, the Building Safety Act, planning risk, viability, strategic development, investment in London projects, the future of local plans, and other key topics. This conference will offer delegates strategic insight, expert legal analysis and real‑world perspectives from across the planning landscape.

We are delighted to welcome back Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor of London, Planning, as our headline guest speaker.

We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring and impactful day.

Speakers:

• Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Planning, Regeneration & Fire Services
• Jenny Wigley KC, Russell Harris KC, Neil Cameron KC, Rupert Warren KC, Sasha White KC, Matthew Reed KC, Melissa Murphy KC, Heather Sargent, Matthew Henderson, Nick Grant, Joel Semakula and Rebecca Sage - Landmark Chambers
• Lindsay Garratt, Winckworth Sherwood
• Stephen Black, CO-RE
• Tom Dobson, Quod
• Matthew Spry, Lichfields
• Louise Samuel, Town Legal
• Elva Phelan, Berkeley Group
• Rebecca Burden, London Borough of Camden

Programme highlights:

• Expert-led legal insights from Landmark barristers
• Sector-deep dives into housing, build to rent, student accommodation, and tall buildings
• Timely discussions on the emerging London Plan, Green belt and grey belt, and Environment, climate and energy
• Perspectives from leading voices in the planning sector
• 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 2026 and beyond.

Secure your place and help shape London’s future.

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