Thrings’ planning experts will be discussing opportunities to breathe new life back into the countryside as the firm returns to one of the sector’s most prominent annual events.
The National Rural Planning Conference organised by British Institute of Agricultural Consultants (BIAC), which has been supporting rural stakeholders adapt effectively to changing policy environments for more than 25 years, returns this year with a focus on how rural planning can be the solution and not the problem.
Returning as headline sponsors for the conference in 2025, Thrings will be contributing directly to the discussion with two of its lawyers set to take to the stage at The British Motor Museum in Warwick on Thursday, 9 October.
Harvey Davies, Environmental Consultant in the firm’s Planning and Environment team, will be chairing the second of the conferences four sessions – “Development meets turbo-charged nature” – which will look at a range of planning and natural capital matters, presenting the possibilities and challenges landowners might face.
Within this session, Ros Trotman, Partner and Head of Development of Land is set to provide a comprehensive update on planning case law, covering everything from green energy to the grey belt.
You can find out more about the BIAC National Rural Planning Conference, what’s on and how to attend here.
Ros Trotman, Partner in Thrings’ Planning and Environment team, said: “With the continued change and increasing pressures being faced by those in the farming world, it is more important than ever for professional advisors to be able to guide farmers through the challenges of diversification.
“This is why events such as BIAC’s National Planning Conference are so important and we are pleased to be able to continue our long-running support, both as headline sponsor and through sharing our expertise with those in attendance. We look forward to seeing everyone there and to hearing what our colleagues from across the sector have to say.”
Thrings’ Planning and Environment lawyers have extensive experience in navigating complex local and national planning policy legislation and has successfully supported commercial and residential applications through the approval and appeal processes. To find out more and for advice on your development proposals, please do get in touch.