Organised by:
A New Era of
Housing Development
Let's get the transport vision right
Planning transport for new homes
The new Government has set ambitious plans to significantly increase housing development, proposing urgent reform to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). These reforms aim to introduce a vision-led approach to transport planning, challenging outdated default assumptions of automatic traffic growth and promoting healthy communities, to tackle the scourge of childhood obesity.
This presents a rare opportunity to reshape the future of transport planning. The government is committed to publishing updated guidance in tandem with the new NPPF, and this conference will provide a platform to explore practical advice grounded in real-world experience. We’ll look at what has worked and where previous well-intentioned policies have fallen short, ensuring that this new vision leads to meaningful, impactful change.
Vision-led transport planning isn’t just about new guidelines; it requires a fundamental shift in organisational culture across both government and industry.
A New Era of Housing Development promises to be an insightful and engaging event for professionals across the transport and housing development sectors, as we work together to shape the future of our communities.
Answering the big questions
Join us for a day of dynamic discussion and exploration.
A New Era of Housing Development will discuss topical themes including:
What exactly was wrong with the old approach?
Can the Transport Assessment (TA) process be radically overhauled, or do we need an entirely new framework for vision-led planning?
Is historical TRICS data a hindrance, or does it still have a role to play?
How should NTEM datasets and modelling be applied in Local Plans and development applications?
Why are simple tweaks to NPPF wording insufficient, and what deeper changes are required?
What does vision-led transport planning truly mean, and whose vision is driving this change?
Can NPPF reform succeed without updates to the 1990 Town and Country Planning Act?
How will local politics influence the adoption of a new transport planning approach?
If Plan B highways improvements are no longer an option, how do we ensure the vision is delivered?
What steps are needed to retrain development planners and local politicians?
Do we need more pilot studies to refine best practices?
Will the upcoming guidance be too limited if it’s rushed?
Who should attend?
Urban planners
Transportation planners
Policy makers
Local council members
Developers
Architects
Government Agencies
Academic and Research Institutions
Professors and students from planning, architecture, and environmental studies
Representatives from local transport authorities
Private developers looking to align with new guidelines
Local advocacy groups concerned with housing and transport issues
Economic consultants focusing on housing and transport development
Project managers
Land use consultants
Transport consultants
Civil engineers
Traffic analysts
Sustainability consultants
Environmental agencies
Researchers specialising in transport and urban planning
Members of the Transport Planning Society
Advocacy groups focused on sustainable development
Representatives from non-profits focused on public health, environmental sustainability, or community engagement
Legal advisors in planning law
Journalists covering urban development, transport policy, and housing issues
Programme: 8 November 2024
Please note that the programme is under development and subject to change.
08:45
Registration
Tea & Coffee served
09:30
Welcome
Introduction: Setting the context for the day and introducing the themes that will be unpacked by the speakers.
Chair: Dr Colin Black, Mayer Brown, TPS Policy Lead - Development Planning
Peter Stonham, Editorial Director, Local Transport Today
09:40
Session 1: An Opportunity for Change
Why we are changing the NPPF – and our principles for achieving new housing development
Michael Bingham OBE, Interim Chief Planner, MHCLG (invited)
What needs re-plumbing to make vision-led transport planning work?
Dr Colin Black, Mayer Brown, TPS Policy Lead - Development Planning
10:00
What is Vision-led and how to do it
Delivering Vision-led Housing in Practice – a Case Study
David Milner, Director, Create Streets
Pioneering New TA Guidance – Implementing new thinking
Will Pedley, Transport Planning Technical Lead, Oxfordshire County Council
Delivering Low-Traffic Development – Learning from the London experience
Joely Hill, Principal Technical Planner, Transport for London
10:30
Avoiding Car dependency - What Needs Fixing?
It is crucial to understand the combination of policy contradictions, hard-wired political processes, the different perspectives of various interested parties, and of the professional practices applied that unaddressed will challenge the ability for vision-led planning to realise its potential.
Panel Debate – Acknowledging the legacy position , and achieving a better future approach
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Nicola Waight, Team Leader - Transport Planning Services, Hampshire County Council
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Amy Beasley, Senior Manager – Economic Development and Spatial Planning National Highways
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Phil Mayall, Managing Director, Muse
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Graham Grant, Development Director, Active Travel England
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Ben Colson, Former Bus Operator, Independent Consultant
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Rachel Toms, Director of Urbanism, Sustrans
11:15
Morning break
Tea, Coffee & Cake served
11:45
Session 2: Establishing Lasting Impact – How to lock-in Change?
Rewiring Local Authorities – What the biggest challenges?
Edward Leigh, Senior Transport Policy Officer, North Herts Council
Consistency with the Local Plan – Is the need for Plan B road provision Avoidable?
James Williams, Associate Transport Planner, Stantec
Re-thinking the purpose of ‘assessment’ – A different approach?
Phil Jones, Chairman, PJA
Road Traffic Reduction Act 1997 – What role does it play?
Roger Geffen, Campaigner, Low Traffic Future Alliance
12:35
Q&A
13:00
Networking lunch
Food and refreshments served
13:55
Session 3: Addressing the Detail: Equipping the Vision-led Toolbox
Changing the metrics in the options appraisal process
Jon Sandford, National Lead on Infrastructure Planning, Homes England
More focus on design codes (less on Manual for Streets)
Robin Cambery, Chief Transport Modeller and Head of Modelling and Appraisal Methods, Transport Appraisal and Strategic Modelling, Department for Transport
Using historical trip data to define a future vision but avoid Plan B roads thinking
Ian Coles, Managing Director, TRICS Consortium Limited
Deploying available evidence to help determine a SMART vision
Prof Peter Jones, UCL- Science Advisory Panel
14:40
Q&A
15:00
Afternoon break
Tea and coffee served
15:30
Session 4: The Core Requirements for New Government guidance
Unpacking the expectations of the guidance from different perspectives is critical.
Ensuring development supports viable and sustainable public transport
Nicholas Jessup, Policy Manager, Confederation of Passenger Transport UK
Creating the right investment outcomes for active travel
Active Travel England
Improving planning certainty for developers
Richard Coburn, Senior Director, Lichfields
Re-thinking transport to enhance development viability
Dr Lucy Greenwood, Director, Residential Research, Savills
FOLLOWED BY Q&A
16:30
Living up to the expectations- Are we on Course ?
Wrap up of the key themes from the day with thoughts from different professional perspectives on actions to now take to achieve real progress
Chair: Peter Stonham, Editor, Local Transport Today
Reflections and remarks
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Fiona Howie, Chief Executive, Town and Country Planning
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Martin Gilmour, Deputy Director, Department for Transport
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Dr Colin Black, Mayer Brown, TPS Policy Lead - Development Planning
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Jenny Raggett, Director, Transport for New Homes
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Dr Lucy Greenwood, Director, Residential Research, Savills
17:15
Networking drinks
18:00
Event close
Please note that the programme is under development and subject to change.
Speakers include:
Dr Colin Black
Director,
Mayer Brown Ltd
Amy Burbridge
Head of Design and Master Development,
Homes England
Fiona Howie
Chief Executive,
Town and Country Planning Association
Ian Coles
Managing Director,
TRICS Consortium Limited
Phil Jones
Chairman,
PJA
Ben Coulson MBE
Independent Consultant
Former Bus Operator
Phil Mayall
Managing Director
Muse
Peter Stonham
Editoral Director
LTT Magazine
Dr Lucy Greenwood
Director, Residential Research,
Savills
David Milner
Director,
Create Streets
Peter Jones
UCL
Will Pedley
Transport Planning Technical Lead,
Oxfordshire county Council
Jenny Raggett
Director,
Transport for New Homes (invited)
Richard Coburn
Senior Director
Lichfields
Martin Gilmour
Deputy Director, Planning, Transport and Housing,
Department for Transport
Nicholas Jessup
Policy Manager, Confederation of Passenger Transport
Graham Grant
Director of Planning and Development,
Active Travel England (invited)
Roger Geffen MBE
Campaigner,
Low Traffic Future
James Williams
Associate Planner,
Stantec
Danny Calver
Head of Development Planning,
Transport for London (invited)
Chris Stack
Technical Director
PJA
Amy Beasley
Senior Manager – Economic Development and Spatial Planning, Highways England
Nicola Waight
Team Leader – Transport Planning Services,
Hampshire County Council
Jon Sandford
National Lead on Infrastructure Planning,
Homes England
Edward Leigh
Senior Transport Policy Officer,
North Herts Council
Rachel Toms
Director of Urbanism
Sustrans
Michael Bingham
Department for Levelling Up,
MHCLG (invited)
Attendee rates and how to book
Private Sector Delegate
£275 + VAT
All tickets include full access to the conference, refreshments, supporting materials, and lunch
Public Sector Delegate
£195 + VAT
Public sector delegate rates are part-subsidised buy our sponsors. All tickets include full access to the conference, refreshments, supporting materials, and lunch.
Academics & Charities
£225 + VAT
All tickets include full access to the conference, refreshments, supporting materials, and lunch
Booking enquiries
Contact the Landor LINKS conference team on 020 7091 7865 or email conferences@landor.co.uk
Please note that all passes are non transferable. To change the name of the delegate attending please contact the Landor LINKS conference team.
All bookings are subject to payment terms.
Sponsorship opportunities
Event overview: This upcoming conference will focus on the government's ambitious plans to reform the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and its implications for transport planning and housing development. This event aims to provide a platform for dialogue among key stakeholders, sharing practical advice and exploring innovative approaches to creating healthy communities.
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Dedicated booth space at the event.
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Complimentary passes (10) for company representatives.
£3,500 + VAT
Silver Sponsor
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Complimentary passes (5) for company representatives.
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Dedicated booth space at the event.
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Bronze Sponsor
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Additional Sponsorship opportunities
Lunch Sponsor
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Opportunity to provide branded napkins or table materials.
£1,500 + VAT
Networking Reception Sponsor
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Branding at the networking reception area
£1,500 + VAT
Why sponsor?
How to Get Involved:
To become a sponsor or for further information, please contact:
Jason Conboy
Email: jason@landor.co.uk
Phone: 0207 091 7895
We look forward to partnering with you to shape the future of housing development and transport planning!
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