Invitation Only Roundtable & Drinks:
Building a More Positive, Predictable
and Productive Planning Framework
for the Living Sector
The Three P’s of Planning: Productivity, Predictability, Positivity
How do we embed these values into the future of planning for the living sector?
Planning is at a pivotal moment. As pressure mounts to deliver more high-quality homes and living spaces, the need for a more balanced, efficient, and collaborative planning system has never been clearer.
This roundtable brings together industry leaders and planning professionals to explore how we can reshape the framework for the living sector by focusing on three core principles:
🔹 Productivity – Streamlining processes to accelerate delivery without compromising design or community input
🔹 Predictability – Creating clearer, more consistent planning outcomes for developers, planners, and communities
🔹 Positivity – Fostering a planning culture that embraces supportive voices and constructive engagement
Featured Speakers:
- Wyn Evans – Co-founder, Shared Voice
- Heather Jones – Deputy Director Planning and Building Quality, Greater Cambridgeshire Shared Planning Services
- Chris Wheaten – Senior Director, Quod
- [Additional speaker to be confirmed]
What to Expect:
🔸 Panel Discussion
Insights from across the sector on how we can build a better planning system for the living sector—one that works with communities, not against them.
🔸 Exclusive Research Presentation
Shared Voice will reveal findings from their analysis of 1,000+ supportive comments submitted via planning portals across the UK.
- Who are these supporters?
- What motivates them?
- What messaging truly resonates?
- And how can this evidence shape planning appeals and policy?
🔸 Case Studies & Practical Takeaways
See how these insights are already being used in real-world developments—and how they can inform your own approach to planning and engagement.
This is a vital conversation for anyone involved in planning, development, policy, or community engagement within the living sector.