Women in Planning London

As we're coming to the end of 2024, we're pleased to have topical and social events lined up for our members. Montagu Evans are kindly sponsoring and hosting an insightful panel discussion on the emerging GreyBelt proposals outlined in the revised NPPF. Our expert panel will share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges these proposals present for the industry. You can get your tickets at the following link: https://lnkd.in/esgpDdMt Also, save the date for our festive social which will be sponsored and hosted by Dentons on Wednesday 4 December. #womeninplanning #networking #paneldiscussion #greybelt #insights #planningindustry #social #winter #festivedrinks Women in Planning

When the opportunity for kate spade new york to host a Women in Planning London event came up- we jumped at the chance to make use of a high street store to 'anchor' a discussion about the challenges facing our high street. In our changing world; how we interact with the High Street has also changed; and for a Women in Planning CPD event to be held in a high street store is testament to that change- as nicely put by Joanna Turner (Place Shaping Co-Ordinator, Westminster City Council).   The relationship between place making and the changing nature of the high street was central to the discussion and as Penny Moss (Director, Avison Young) emphasised by providing the example of Sheffield town centre; the successful High Street ‘anchor’ of today is the Public Realm as its not affected by economic cycles.   How we ensure that the public realm is inclusive; making space for some without alienating others is a real challenge but also a real opportunity to shape the ‘third space’ where communities come together to connect, spend (time +/ money) and play.   There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to the problems facing our high streets; as each place is individual so it the solution. Although change is not without challenge in some of London’s most historic locations, in Conservation Areas and immersed with Listed Buildings etc- Rebecca Taylor   Planning policy needs to be flexible to keep up with the changing times; Class E has lessened the load of the number of Change of Use applications required along with reducing the risk to potential occupiers; BUT there may be new use that emerge that don’t fit neatly into the box of Class E. Planning conditions also need to be pragmatic to facilitate change in these fluid times.   We were reminded that we all have a personal responsibility to spend money in our high street to keep it thriving as there is only so much policy and the market can do to adapt to the changing times! Jessica Wilson thanks for chairing and to Newsteer Real Estate Advisers for sponsoring! Gabrielle Appiah Rachel Lea Nicole Norman

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How we interact with the High Street has changed, and for our Women in Planning CPD event to be held in a high street store (Kate Spade) is testament to that change. Tara Cozzi-Lepri and her team at kate spade new york in Covent Garden generously hosted us on Tuesday for an evening discussing the challenges facing our high streets accompanied by prosecco, nibbles, networking and shopping. Newsteer Real Estate Advisers kindly co-sponsored the evening and Jessica Wilson (Planning Director at Newsteer) chaired the lively discussion. Penny Moss, Rebecca Taylor and Joanna Turner shared insights about the changing nature of the high street - the successful High Street 'anchor' of today is the public realm as its not affected by economic cycles. By emphasising place making and public realm, there is an opportunity to shape the 'third space' where communities come together to connect, spend time and/or money into a more inclusive place. This is also done most successfully when swathes of the High Street and Public Realm are in singular ownership as there is often a shared re-imagined vision and a willingness to fund the change. Thank you to all who joined us and congratulations to the winner of the Kate Spade bag Immie North from ROK Planning! Rachel Lea Nicole Norman Gabrielle Appiah

We're pleased to announce the speakers for our panel discussion this evening on overcoming the challenges facing our high streets. They will share wide-ranging insights from experience in planning, place making and asset management on the changed approach to retail behaviours, set within Kate Spade New York store in Covent Garden. Speakers Jessica Wilson, Planning Director at Newsteer (Chair) Penny Moss, Director at Avison Young Joanna Turner, Place Shaping Coordinator at Westminster City Council Rebecca Taylor, Associate Planning Consultant, Gerald Eve We look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/eWE4PmZj With thanks to our sponsors kate spade new york and Newsteer Real Estate Advisers

We're excited to invite you to a panel discussion on overcoming challenges facing our high streets set within kate spade new york's Covent Garden store! Join us on Tuesday 17 September 2024, 17:30 - 20:00 at Kate Spade New York, London, Covent Garden 1, 3 Langley Ct, London WC2E 9JY, UK Book tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eWE4PmZj Chaired by Jessica Wilson, Planning Director at Newsteer Real Estate Advisers, our speakers will share wide-ranging experience from leadership roles in planning, place making, asset management, and retail. This insightful discussion and Q&A will be followed by networking with sips and snacks. Kate Spade New York are kindly offering an exclusive discount code for all purchases made at the event, as well as a gift with purchase. All attendees on the evening will also be entered into a raffle prize draw to win a Kate Spade bag.

Friday's Food for Thought 💡 We've published a blog post on our website noting the key takeaways from our recent panel discussion about the practical experience, challenges and learnings 3 months on from BNG becoming a legal requirement for major planning applications and minor applications in early 2024. https://lnkd.in/eX5WQXfc What are your thoughts? 💭 Waterman Group Diane Corfe Grace Pinault Rachael Ferry-Jones Rachel Fisher

Thank you to all those who attended our summer social yesterday evening kindly hosted by Lambert Smith Hampton featuring a thought provoking discussion and call to action from Pepper Barney FRSA FIPM BiBO #thefemaleedge We heard about the pitfalls of IWD gender washing and the need to ensure that meaningful actions are taken all year round towards women’s rights and gender equity including through upskilling. What were your key takeaways?? #womeninplanning #women #planning #builtenvironment #inclusion #diversity #diversityandinclusion #allies #genderwashing

Thank you to Women in Planning for a thought-provoking discussion on genderwashing. The event highlighted the importance of upskilling, creating male allies, and not becoming barriers for other women. It encouraged pursuing work you’re passionate about and good at, while also making a positive impact and benefiting financially. The ultimate dream! Gabrielle Appiah Ellen Smith Waterman Group

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Women in Planning London Summer Social last night, kindly sponsored by Lambert Smith Hampton. It was great to see so many new and familiar faces, who hopefully we’ll see at future events! Special thanks to Pepper Barney FRSA FIPM for such an inspiring and motivating talk, which prompted discussion long into the evening! Gabrielle Appiah