Housing and Planning Launch (SWO Events)

This launch event for the new South West Observatory Housing and Planning Module took place in Bristol on 29/11/2011.

Speakers, including Professor Janice Morphet (RMJM Consultancy / Bartlett School of Planning), Professor Steve Wilcox (Centre for Housing Policy, University of York) and Professor Martin Boddy (Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research and Engagement at the University of the West of England), explored the current context of housing and planning policy. Delegates also heard from Tim Watton (Spatial Planning and Environment Service Manager from Gloucester City Council) and Alan Fox (Director at Cornwall Community Land Trust) on how national policy changes are impacting at a local level. The event was chaired by Colin Molton, Executive Director for the South and South West at the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), who also spoke at the event on changes to the HCA.

Introduction and Changes to Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) - Colin Molton, Executive Director, HCA South and South West

Changes to Housing Finance and Benefits - Professor Steve Wilcox, Centre for Housing Policy, University of York

The New National Planning Policy Framework - threat or opportunity? - Professor Martin Boddy, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research and Engagement, University of the West of England

The Local Authority's Role in Infrastructure - from evidence to delivery - Professor Janice Morphet, RMJM Consultancy/Bartlett School of Planning

Planning for Housing at a Local Authority Level - Tim Watton, Spatial Planning and Environment Service Manager, Gloucester City Council

Community-led Development through Community Land Trusts - the Cornish experience - Alan Fox, Director, Cornwall Community Land Trust