In this episode, panellist Sasha White KC of Landmark Chambers presents developments and setbacks occurring within the retail sector and the current state of play of the high street along with a brief history of the show.

This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release around the 18th of December...).

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Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the month's latest developments by six barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Thea Osmund-Smith, Sasha White KC, Charlie Banner KC, Victoria Hutton and Christopher Young KC.

The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the panellists.

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As we end the current season, for this episode, we’re doing things a little differently. We have all the Latest News and Case Updates from the team. But instead of the regular guest interview, we have a plethora of videos from our inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London on the 1st of December 2025.

Back to this week, however...

🗞️ Victoria Hutton provides all the Latest News Updates on planning related matters.

🍃 Chris Young KC tells us about a High Court Decision involving RWE Renewables and Welsh Ministers to determine its application for the construction of up to 6 wind turbines on the southern boundary of Bannau Breicheiniog National Park.

🏠 Thea Osmund-Smith explains the Court of Appeal Decision between Halton Borough Council and the SoS for HCLG related to planning permission for demolition works and the construction of 139 dwellings on land in Runcorn.

🎬 Paul G Tucker KC looks at a Decision of the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP for a production and film studio space and associated infrastructure in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

☀️ Sasha White KC delves into an Appeal Decision for a solar farm and battery storage system in Kelham, Nottinghamshire. The solar farm would have capacity to product 49.9MW of renewable energy, which is enough to power approximately 12,600 homes.

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In this episode, panellist Paul Tucker KC of Kings Chambers looks at the issues and other hurdles related to "Big Boxes" or warehouses as they're more commonly known. Highlighting the UK's economic need for such developments in order to achieve and sustain growth over the coming years.

This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release around the 18th of December...).

Donate to the ⁠⁠⁠Child Poverty Action Group⁠⁠⁠.

Conference resources can be found on our ⁠⁠⁠website here⁠⁠⁠.

Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the month's latest developments by six barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Thea Osmund-Smith, Sasha White KC, Charlie Banner KC, Victoria Hutton and Christopher Young KC.

The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the panellists.

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In this episode, panellist Thea Osmund-Smith of No5 Chambers outlines the current state of Renewable Energy in the UK, and also shows what is necessary in order for it to meet its Clean Power 2030 targets. The Clean Power 2030 initiative aims for Great Britain to generate 95% of its electricity from clean sources by the year 2030, focusing on renewable energy like solar and wind, while also enhancing grid infrastructure.

This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release around the 18th of December...).

Donate to the ⁠⁠Child Poverty Action Group⁠⁠.

Conference resources can be found on our ⁠⁠website here⁠⁠.

Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the month's latest developments by six barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Thea Osmund-Smith, Sasha White KC, Charlie Banner KC, Victoria Hutton and Christopher Young KC.

The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the panellists.

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In this episode, panellist Lord Charlie Banner KC of Keating Chambers explains how the introduction of Grey Belt policy aims to increase delivery in the Green Belt, aided with the use of Bon Jovi references.

This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release around the 18th of December...).

Donate to the ⁠Child Poverty Action Group⁠.

Conference resources can be found on our ⁠website here⁠.

Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the month's latest developments by six barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Thea Osmund-Smith, Sasha White KC, Charlie Banner KC, Victoria Hutton and Christopher Young KC.

The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the panellists.

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In this episode, panellist Chris Young KC of No5 Chambers has a look at the levels of England's housing targets, the areas that are doing well, those that are falling short and what can be done to increase delivery.

This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release around the 18th of December...).

Donate to the Child Poverty Action Group.

Conference resources can be found on our website here.

Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the month's latest developments by six barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Thea Osmund-Smith, Sasha White KC, Charlie Banner KC, Victoria Hutton and Christopher Young KC.

The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the panellists.

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In this episode, we are joined by Jennie Daly CBE, Chief Executive Officer at the house builder, Taylor Wimpey PLC. Jennie explains all matters with how the house building sector is responding with all the various policy changes by recent Governments.

This is a series of special episodes from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release around the 18th of December...).

Donate to the Child Poverty Action Group by ⁠clicking here⁠.

Conference resources can be found on our ⁠website here⁠

Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the month's latest developments by six barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Thea Osmund-Smith, Sasha White KC, Charlie Banner KC, Victoria Hutton and Christopher Young KC.

The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the panellists.

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In this episode, we are joined by The Right Honourable Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, for a 45-minute Q&A session.

This is a series of special episodes from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release around the 18th of December...).

Whilst we didn’t charge to attend the event, we really would like you to donate to the Child Poverty Action Group in lieu of a registration fee. You can do this by clicking here.

Conference resources can be found on our website here

Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the month's latest developments by six barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Thea Osmund-Smith, Sasha White KC, Charlie Banner KC, Victoria Hutton and Christopher Young KC.

The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the panellists.

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Victoria joined the RTPI in April 2018 and has 20 years’ experience and expertise in planning, transport and organisational leadership and development. She has led the RTPI for nearly eight years, and will be stepping down from her post as CEO later this year. She will be moving on to take up the role of CEO at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Latest News Update on planning related matters.

A Decision of the Court of Appeal between Haytop Country Park and Amber Valley Borough Council related to the carrying out of substantial engineering work including the felling of trees, extensive ground works to level and reprofile parts of the landscape, and the installation of new concrete plinths for permanent twin-unit park homes.

A Decision of the High Court involving WildFish, an environmental charity that campaigns to protect rivers and streams, who objected to a planning decision for 170 houses in Maids Morton, Buckinghamshire.

A Decision of an Inspector for Land at Boscobel Lane in Bishops Wood. The proposed development is for up to 100 residential dwellings, a shop and associated drainage/infrastructure. The appeal was made by Boningale Homes against a prior refusal of South Staffordshire District Council.

A Decision of an Inspector for Land West of the A4135 in Draycott. This appeal was made by Persimmon against Stroud District Council and was a hybrid application for up to 795 dwellings and supporting infrastructure.

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Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, also known as Philip Hunt, is a politician and member of the House of Lords, who served as Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero from 2024 to 2025. He has held various roles in government, including positions in health and justice, and was created a life peer in 1997.

Latest News Update on planning related matters.

A Judgment of the Court of Appeal involving an energy recovery facility on the Isle of Portland. The proposed facility would incinerate non-hazardous residual waste to produce around 15 MWe of electricity to export to the national grid.

A High Court Decision regarding 62 dwellings on land in the countryside to the east of Normanton Road in Edith Weston, Rutland. This decision arose due to errors previously made by the planning inspector.

A Decision of the SoS for Energy Security and Net Zero concerning a post-combustion carbon capture facility in the London Borough of Bexley on the bank of the River Thames.

A Decision of an Inspector for 140 new homes in Hamstreet, Kent. The proposed development also included green infrastructure including landscape planting, habitat creation and open space, drainage infrastructure including a new pumping station, pedestrian and cycle routes.

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