HBF Planning Conference 2026

09 September, 2026

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HBF Planning Conference 2026

9 September 2026 - Austin Court, Birmingham

The key event for planners

EARLY BOOKING TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW UNTIL 14 AUGUST

The 2026 HBF Planning Conference takes place on the 9th September, book your place now for this leading event.

This year has seen Government publish the detail of the draft reformed National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) with, following the recent consultation period, the final document expected this Summer.

The HBF Planning Conference, which will take place on September 9 2026 at Austin Court, Birmingham, will examine all aspects of the new NPPF as well as looking at progress on other changes to the planning system designed to help deliver new homes.

The conference will include a keynote from MHCLG planning director Manuela Solera-Deuchar.

There will be two specialist expert panels looking at “The impact of planning reform on housing supply” and “The benefits of planning in the face of objection”.

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.

PLEASE PAY ONLINE WITH A PAYMENT CARD FOR AN INSTANT BOOKING

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

20% DISCOUNT FOR DUAL ATTENDANCE

A 20% discount is offered if the same delegate is attending both the HBF Planning Conference and the HBF Technical Conference on the 10th September

To take advantage of this offer please download, complete, and return the special dual booking form to events@house-builder.co.uk.

Please note the total payment for both conferences is on the form and a payment link will be sent to you.

EARLY BOOKING ENDS 14 AUGUST - BOOK NOW

DescriptionPrice
Early booking - HBF MEMBER £282.00 (£235.00 excl. VAT)
Early Booking - NON HBF MEMBER £354.00 (£295.00 excl. VAT)
Standard - HBF MEMBER £342.00 (£285.00 excl. VAT) Ticket available Aug. 15, 2026, midnight
Standard - NON MEMBER £414.00 (£345.00 excl. VAT) Ticket available Aug. 15, 2026, midnight

EXPERT SPEAKERS AND PANELLISTS INCLUDE:

Catherine Williams HBF
Catherine Williams
Planning Director, Home Builders Federation
Andrew Taylor New
Andrew Taylor
Group Planning Director, Vistry Group
zack simons
Zack Simons
Barrister, Landmark Chambers
catriona riddell
Catriona Riddell
Director, Catriona Riddell & Associates Ltd
matthew spry
Matthew Spry
Senior Director, Head of London Office, Lichfields
manuela solera-deuchar
Manuela Solera-Deuchar
Planning Director, MHCLG
Fiona Howie
Fiona Howie
Director of Communities and Placemaking, Cratus Group
anna lucas
Anna Lucas
Principal Consultant, Planning Advisory Service
DODD- Millie
Millie Dodd
Account Director: Communications and Marketing, Shared Voice
Pollard Antony
Antony Pollard
Senior Director, Head of Economics, Turley

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Where

IET Birmingham: Austin Court, 80 Cambridge St, Birmingham B1 2NP