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In this edition, we’ll be:

* Taking a Deep Dive into the government’s planning policy and legislation programme over the next six months – what are the key announcements and measures that we can expect?

* Discussing some big changes in the planni... more

The latest edition of our monthly series examining the key recent appeal and court decisions, in which we speak to technical editor David Dewar, who compiles Planning’s long-running Casebook section.

This month, we’ll be discussing:

* An appeal a... more

In this episode, we’ll be talking about:

* All the planning news from the Conservative Party conference, including details of the Tories’ emerging vision of how they would change the planning system if they were in government.

* A letter to the P... more

In this episode, we’ll be talking about:

* All the planning news from the Labour Party conference, including planning minister Matthew Pennycook opining on whether the government will further update the National Planning Policy Framework and on loc... more

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Joey Garpa
Special correspondent covering planning policy and the Conservative Party conference
Planning magazine
Episode: Ep229: All the planning news from the Tory conference plus Pennycook highlights ‘universal tilt’ in new NPPF
Natasha Norris
Senior reporter covering planning policy and sector news
Planning magazine
Episode: Ep229: All the planning news from the Tory conference plus Pennycook highlights ‘universal tilt’ in new NPPF
Alex King
Deputy News Editor covering local planning stories
Planning magazine
Episode: Ep229: All the planning news from the Tory conference plus Pennycook highlights ‘universal tilt’ in new NPPF
Lauren McLaren
Contributor to the Planning magazine editorial team
Planning magazine
Episode: Ep228: All the planning news from the Labour Party conference
Joey Gardner
Special correspondent
Room 106 team
Episode: Ep227: How the planning minister is stepping up the pressure on councils seeking to slow down local plan work
David Dewar
Technical editor, Planning Magazine
Planning Magazine
Episode: Ep226: Casebook Extra – the month’s key ministerial, inspectors’ and court decisions summarised
Sam Journet
Councillor, Mayor of Basildon, Reform UK Group Leader
Basildon Council
Episode: Ep224: What the pausing of the local government reorganisation programme means for planners
Ben Johnson
National Planning Director at Obsidian Strategic
Obsidian Strategic
Episode: Ep224: What the pausing of the local government reorganisation programme means for planners
Jules Pipe
London's Deputy Mayor for Planning
Greater London Authority
Episode: Ep224: What the pausing of the local government reorganisation programme means for planners

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John Gagan
Host of Room 106; long-running planning journalist and editor with Planning Magazine/Planning Resource affiliations
Natasha Norris
Senior Reporter on planning news; frequent guest host for Room 106 segments

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Great updates but pls drop the gimmick!

    Love this informative podcast for planning updates, but the gimmicky chat and sound effects around ‘entering room 106’ makes me cringe every time - it’s not dynamic, doesn’t add anything!

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    PKL1989PKL
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Planning Explained

    Thanks to this podcast I finally have a context in which planning decisions in my area are made, for better or worse. I am not a planning person. I have an amateur, concerned-member-of-the-public interest in the subject. Whenever I listen to this podcast I learn something that I can apply in my everyday experience of my local area. Thank you! Also, the presenters have learned, pretty well, how to broadcast, having presumably come from a writing background. Very little umming and awwing . Well ... more

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    5
    Printmediarefugee
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Amazing!! A must listen to podcast

    Obviously you need to have an interest in planning, but , boy oh boy, if you DO have an interest in planning this is absolutely fantastic. Thanks to the people who are taking the time to put this together, it’s clear from the get go there’s years of planning experience behind this podcast

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    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Some listeners dislike the gimmickry and sound effects around room entries.
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Positive reception of practical planning updates and clear policy explanations.

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Ep228: All the planning news from the Labour Party conference
Q: And what about the role of house building in tackling affordability?
Richard Garlick said the Greens cited affordable housing completions in Green-led councils, advocated building council homes at scale and regarded reducing private rents as the first priority.
Ep228: All the planning news from the Labour Party conference
Q: So tell us more about his comments on updates to the MPPF.
Alex King said Matthew Pennycook considered the government's foundational planning changes complete and did not expect another National Planning Policy Framework revision during the parliament.
Ep229: All the planning news from the Tory conference plus Pennycook highlights ‘universal tilt’ in new NPPF
Q: What are the so-called key elements of the NPPF that the Planning Minister wanted to draw the Planning Inspectorate's attention to?
Pennycook highlighted a revised presumption in favour of sustainable development and clearer rules for development outside settlements. He said a universal tilt in favour of permission applies to development within settlements and qualifying proposals outside them, with substantial weight given to housing and economic benefits.
Ep229: All the planning news from the Tory conference plus Pennycook highlights ‘universal tilt’ in new NPPF
Q: Were they proposing to do with developer contributions?
The Conservatives proposed replacing Section 106 agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy with a single levy, described as a simple and transparent one-stop system. They offered few details, saying local authorities would have flexibility over how the funds were spent.
Ep227: How the planning minister is stepping up the pressure on councils seeking to slow down local plan work
Q: What is driving the latest wave of local plan interventions by the planning minister?
The government is pressing authorities to submit draft plans on the existing deadline, with interventions aimed at preventing delays as the transitional arrangements to the new system are phased in, and to maintain momentum in plan making.

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What is Room 106 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show provides frequent, practitioner-focused updates on planning policy, local government interventions, and major infrastructure decisions in the UK. Episodes routinely dissect policy changes, planning appeals, housing delivery, and green belt considerations, with a strong emphasis on how national decisions ripple through local plans and council choices. A standout trait is the blend of policy analysis with on-the-ground reporting from Planning Magazine and Planning Resource journalists, offering timely context for developers, local authorities, and planning professionals. The format often features rapid-fire briefing segments alongside in-depth discussions, making it useful for listeners who want operational insight and a sense of wh... more

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