🗓️ Tuesday 20th May | ⏰ 11:00AM – 12:30PM | 📍UKREiiF, Leeds
The UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has fast become one of the most important fixtures in the built environment calendar – and we’re proud to announce that Boyer will be at the forefront of the conversation in 2025.
We’re delighted to be hosting a headline panel session titled:
Making Planning Positive for All
Tuesday 20th May, 11:00AM – 12:30PM
What’s the session about?
The planning system has long been a point of contention – often seen as a blocker rather than an enabler of growth. However, now, Under the Labour Government, planning has been prioritised and ambitious targets set which could be transformational for the sector.
This panel will explore the current state of planning and development in the UK, bringing together expert voices to examine how the system can evolve into a truly positive force – for communities, developers, local authorities and the environment.
Meet the speakers:
🔹Grant Leggett, Executive Director and Head of Boyer London (Chair)
🔹Karen Charles, Executive Director and Head of Boyer Wokingham
🔹Kevin Hollinrake MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government
🔹Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute
🔹Paul Campbell, Chief Executive at Richborough Estates Ltd
Each speaker brings a unique perspective, from political insight and policy vision to deep, practical experience in navigating the planning process across the country.
Key themes will include:
·        Devolution and Levelling Up
·        Previous Government Performance
·        Mood of the Industry
·        Planning and Infrastructure Bill
·        RTPI
·        Bridging the gap between central and local government
·        Navigating political and economic pressure
Why attend?
If you’re a planner, developer, policymaker or investor, this is a must-attend session. It’s not just about what’s not working – it’s about finding ways to make planning more effective, collaborative and constructive.
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of planning– and explore how we can transition from a system under strain to one that creates positive outcomes for all.
We look forward to seeing you there.‍
