HBF Planning Conference 2025

HBF Planning Conference 2025

17 September 2025 - Austin Court, Birmingham

The must-attend event for everyone interested in residential planning

It has been another year of change and reform for the planning sector with the government bringing forward a range of new initiatives as they strive to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England.

The HBF Planning Conference will look to make sense of the wave of changes coming through and discuss what will – and what won’t – make the path to building those homes easier for housebuilders.

The Conference will look at the details of the reform of the National Planning Policy Framework, the return of mandatory targets, the definitions of “grey belt” and the implications of the “golden rules”.

Delegates and speakers will also discuss the details of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill as the government reiterates its determination to “back the builders, not the blockers”.

With HBF research showing planning permissions at a record low, this year’s HBF Planning Conference will look at how this might change, including examining:

• The NPPF reforms
• The Planning and Infrastructure Bill
• Planning resource issues
• The drive for affordable housing
• And more….

Speakers will be confirmed leading up to the event and will be added to this website as this happens.

This is a full day conference, approximate timings are 9.00am registration, 10am start and 4.30pm close, followed by a drinks reception. Please note these timings are approximate and are subject to change.

Booking

Limited Availability - if you wish to book please call 2027

960 1635

HBF Members benefit from a special discount.
Please contact 020 7960 1630 if you are unsure whether your company has HBF membership or have any questions

If you have any questions please contact the events team on events@house-builder.co.uk

Limited availability - please call 0207 960 1635 if you wish to book