In this edition, Richard Kimblin QC meets Ian Kemp, a programme officer who is known to many of you, and Thea Osmund-Smith, planning and environmental barrister at No5. The Planning Podcast takes its first look at local plans and their examination. We take a look at the inside of an examination in public – some tips from the gatekeeper – the programme officer –virtual hearings, electronic documents and helicopters. And a reminder about two legal bear traps for local plans – duty to cooperate and strategic environmental assessment, with some lessons from the JSP for the West of England, from which there are some materials to consider on the No5 Chambers website (Opinions of Richard Kimblin QC and Thea Osmund-Smith).https://www.no5.com/media/2066/opinion-of-richard-kimblin-qc-as-made-public-in-submissions-in-respect-of-the-jsp-west-of-england.pdf and https://www.no5.com/media/2067/opinion-of-thea-osmund-smith-made-available-in-representations-in-respect-of-the-jsp-west-of-england.pdf

Tim Jones & Hashi Mohamed help us with current issues with neighbourhood plans.

Richard Kimblin QC is joined by Scott Stemp & Howard Leithead, planning and environmental barristers from No5 Chambers, about planning enforcement, the issues arising with the Covid-restrictions, and a great new book!

Richard Kimblin QC, Jack Smyth & Hashi Mohamed discuss remote hearings, what is a dwelling, and Madness - the band not the condition.

How local authorities are approaching thir ambitions for 'Net Zero'. What are the implications of the Covid crisis on the Climate crisis? Richard asks Nina Pindham to give an overview of the legislative duty to achieve 'Net Zero'. What progress are Birmingham making in their 'Route to Net Zero' and what can be learnt from Nottingham City Council?

Richard Kimblin QC and his guest Christian Hawley, planning and environmental barrister at No5 Chambers, discuss Covid-consequences as seen early in the first lockdown. The Planning Podcast looks at: recession, small builders, small housing sites, policy changes post the 2008 liquidity crisis and the 2010-12 series of dips in growth; affordable housing and levers to spur economic activity, shore up housing numbers and meet delivery tests. All of this was pre 'Build, Build, Build' and pre 'Planning for the Future' but it remains very much the context and backdrop for what we are experiencing now - Christian's crystal ball! 

An Introduction to The Planning Podcast from No5 Chambers with Richard Kimblin KC.
Richard tempts you to engage with the fascinating and insightful content from a collection of first class contributors.