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What’s next for planning? Reflections from the London Planning Conference 2026

Thursday 2 July 2026

At this year’s London Planning Conference 2026, one message came through clearly: the planning system is entering a decisive period of transformation.

Bringing together leading voices from across planning, law, development and local government, the conference explored the relationship between policy ambition and delivery on the ground. Speakers covered a range of topics, from the imminent new London Plan and the new NPPF to viability, strategic development, building safety, and environmental priorities.

We were delighted to be joined by our headline speaker Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Planning and Regeneration, alongside an exceptional line-up of industry experts who shared practical insight and legal analysis, including:

As the planning landscape continues to shift, the importance of collaboration, clarity and technical expertise has never been greater. We’ve brought together some of the key moments, themes and perspectives from the day in our highlight reel below, a snapshot of the conversations shaping the future of planning.