Planning Unplugged
Plan ahead with Planning Unplugged, the podcast series from Womble Bond Dickinson. In each episode, join members of the firm's UK planning team as they discuss changes in the sector - from biodiversity net gain to application fees - and what it means for you.
Episodes
12 episodes
Equality Impact Assessments
An Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) has become a crucial consideration for both the private and public sectors as part of the planning process, but what should you take into account when preparing one? Join WBD partner Sarah White, solicitor D...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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17:50
Water
How does water flow into the wider planning ecosystem and with an ever-changing environment impacting water scarcity and quality, what needs to be done to futureproof water needs in the UK? Join WBD legal director
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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27:20
Planning Under A Labour Government
As a new government under Sir Keir Starmer settles into office, what will the planning landscape look like going forward? Join WBD partners Lorrae Hendry, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:41
Tall Buildings
With desire to build new housing and developments in the UK remaining strong, how does planning impact building up rather than out? Join managing associate James Clark
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:35
2024 General Election
Join us for a special episode of Planning Unplugged as the team looks at what the three English parties with the most seats – Conservatives, Labour, and Liberal Democrats – bring to the table as part of their manifestos for the 2024 General Ele...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:49
2024 Local Elections
May's local elections saw sweeping changes to councils up and down the UK – but once the voting is counted, what should planners and developers expect? Join WBD Managing Associate
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:47
Beauty and Good Design
How does beauty factor into planning and is there a need to make something beautiful when designing something new? Join WBD Associate Nicola Cotton, Professor
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:13
Women and the Planning Sector
How is the planning sector impacting women and how do we do better? Our host and managing associate James Clark is joined by legal director
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:31
Single Family Housing
How does single family housing fit into the national plan for housing? Our host and managing associate James Clark is joined by managing associate Kate Ashworth and partner...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:19
Biodiversity Net Gain: Landowners
What should landowners be expecting with the latest changes to biodiversity net gain regulations? Our host and managing associate Kate Ashworth is joined by managing associate ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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20:43
Biodiversity Net Gain: Local Authorities
As new biodiversity net gain regulations look to take effect from 2024, what should local authorities be doing to prepare? Our host and managing associate Kate Ashworth is joined by managing associates James Clark and Helen Robinson to talk abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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17:03
Biodiversity Net Gain: Developers
With changes to biodiversity net gain regulations looming, what should developers be expecting to address when they line up to submit new applications? Our host and managing associate Kate Ashworth is joined by managing associates James Clark a...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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