On Thursday 9th October 2025

Being held at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwick.

Programme Overview:

• Session 1: Rural Planning Reality Check

  • The Government’s overhaul of the planning system – Kevin Hollinrake MP

  • In Conversation: Sarah Beeny and Tony Kernon – Challenges and opportunities in rural development

• Session 2: Development Meets Turbo-Charged Nature

  • Planning and nature policy – Paul Smith, The Strategic Land Group

  • Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rollout – Adam Shepphard, University of Birmingham

  • Grey Belt to Green Energy: Planning case law – Thrings LLP

• Session 3: Farming and Diversification Side by Side

  • Practical insights from Tom Homfray, Penllyn Estate LLP, in conversation with Alex Madden, Hugh James

• Session 4: Buckle Up... A Look to the Future

  • Levelling-up, Regeneration Act and enforcement – Ben Du Feu, Cornerstone Barristers

  • Farming, taxation and planning – George Badger, Ceres Rural

  • Community engagement in rural planning – Paul Miner, CPRE

Tuseday 14th October 2025

Being held at G05, Percy Building, Newcastle University.

Programme:

• 6.00pm - tea/ coffee/ registration 
• 6.30pm – welcome & introductions to the panel 
• 6.45pm – question time with the panel
• 8.00pm – close

The event will be chaired by Simon Britton, Frank Knight.

Panel Guests TBC

This is a Free event but registration is essential.

For anyone interested in attending this event, Free of Charge BIAC Student Membership will be encourage.