
Welcome to Planning After Dark, the bold and insightful podcast where three powerhouse women in planning and development—Alex Notay, Catriona Riddell, and Jackie Sadek—shine a light on the industry’s biggest challenges, trends, and, yes, even a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip.
With decades of experience shaping policy, leading major urban regeneration projects, and influencing government decision... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In this episode of Planning After Dark, Jackie, Catriona and Alex unpack another busy few weeks across housing, planning and local government.
First up is Andy Burnham’s party conference speech - from his promise of the biggest council housebuilding... more
In this special episode of Planning After Dark, Catriona and Jackie are joined in the studio by two local government leaders looking towards the next chapter of English devolution - with Alex joining remotely from Bristol.
Their guests are Lorna Fie... more
In this episode of Planning After Dark, Alex joins from down the line while Jackie and Catriona settle into a suitably pink new studio - and discover that Fashion Watch has officially taken on a life of its own.
The trio start with the first allocat... more
In this episode of Planning After Dark, Catriona Riddell, Jackie Sadek and Alex Notay take stock of a busy summer for housing, planning and devolution, from Matthew Pennycook’s promotion and the new NPPF to new powers for England’s mayors.
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Planning After Dark is a brilliantly refreshing take on the world of planning, housing, and local government. Katrina, Jackie, and Alex bring energy, expertise, and a healthy dose of irreverence to every episode. Whether they’re unpacking planning reform, swapping war stories from UKREiiF, or throwing (gentle) shade at planning lawyers, they manage to be both insightful and hilarious.
What sets this podcast apart is the chemistry between the hosts and their ability to speak with real clarity ab... more
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Three prominent women in planning and development host a monthly discussion that blends sharp analysis of housing, planning reform, and urban regeneration with candid banter and behind-the-scenes industry insight. Episodes spotlight local government delivery, devolution, and large-scale placemaking, often featuring practical strategies for speeding up housing and regeneration while navigating political and budget headwinds. A standout trait is the show's mix of policy depth and market-grounded commentary, plus an informal, witty tone that makes complex topics approachable for professionals across planning, development, and local governance. Potential listeners include practitioners, policymakers, and investors seeking practical perspectives... more
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