Ardent Talks: Regeneration & Development

MHCLG Consultation – Compulsory Purchase Process and Compensation Reforms

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In episode 4, we are discussing the MHCLG consultation that contains proposals on the compulsory purchase process and compensation reform with colleagues Jon Stott and John Sayer. Discussion topics include the proposals for extending the disapplication of hope value to classes of sites, improvements to efficiency in promoting CPOs and changes to statutory loss payments. The heart of the question in the podcast is, will these proposals help meet the Government’s Plan for Change target of delivering 1.5 million homes in this parliament.

Ardent Talks: Regeneration and Development, hosted by Rob Quaile
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NPPF consultation – planning for sustainable growth

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0100

In episode 3, we are discussing the NPPF consultation and what it might mean for housing and development with Jon Stott of Ardent and special guests, Giles Pink and Sheridan Treger of BCLP. The NPPF consultation includes proposals the government hopes will lead to sustainable and economic growth by supporting development relating to key growth industries, paving the way to Net Zero through clean energy and the delivery of (affordable) housing. Key topics include housing targets and tenures, Benchmark Land Values, CPO, planning contributions and a host of colourful development land terminologies, including brownfield, green belt, the new ‘grey’ belt and the ‘golden rules’.

Ardent Talks: Regeneration and Development, hosted by Rob Quaile
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General Election 2024 – Manifesto Commitments for Housing and Planning

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0100

It’s episode 2 and silly season is in fully swing in advance of the July General Election. Political Party Election Manifestos have been published and in this episode we talk about what Manifestos actually are, we review the key housing and planning elements of the Reform UK, Green Party and Liberal Democrat and Conservative manifestos with Ardent’s Connor James and Ellie Cornelius and we take a deeper dive into the Labour Party Manifesto with Simon Rickets and Nikita Sellers from Town Legal.

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Welcome to the Podcast and review of UKREiiF

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0100

Welcome to Ardent Talks: Regeneration & Development. In this first episode, we introduce the podcast and interview both colleagues and guests from the industry on the recent UKREiiF conference and discuss key topics coming out of panel sessions on all things regeneration and development. We are joined by Cathy Palmer (Director of Regeneration Delivery at Walker Sime) and Ian Piper (CEO of Ebbsfleet Development Corporation). Discussions include topics such as the planning system and powers, public engagement, community facilities, healthy regeneration, garden settlements, the housing crisis and the Regeneration Brainery.

Ardent Talks: Regeneration and Development, hosted by Rob Quaile
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