As part of the opening question and answer session, Paul and his fellow panellists discussed how the planning system can be used to unlock development potential and the impact that that government's proposed planning reforms might have. There were plenty of examples of real world experience along the way too.
Chaired by Pippa Cheetham, Planning Director at Varsity Town Planning, the panel also included Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and a range of other industry experts.