For professionals involved in planning and development, keeping pace with legal change is essential. Now in its 18th year, Holmes & Hills’ annual Planning Law Updates return in Autumn 2026 to help local authorities, developers, and property professionals understand the recent and forthcoming developments in Planning Law.
More than 400 delegates attended Holmes & Hills’ Planning Law Updates across the previous seminar series, reflecting the value placed on clear, practical guidance from the firm’s specialist planning law lawyers. Following feedback from last year’s seminars, the 2026 sessions will retain the popular concise format, with Holmes & Hills’ speakers sharing their top Planning Law insights in a focused and practical way.
This Autumn, Holmes & Hills’ speakers will share their top Planning Law insights for 2026/2027, highlighting the developments attendees are most likely to encounter and what they could mean for the year ahead.
Topics expected to be covered include:
This popular seminar series is designed for professionals whose work is affected by Planning Law. With six in-person sessions across East Anglia, the series includes dedicated events for local authorities and separate sessions for those working in the private sector. The sessions are relevant for professionals who need to understand how Planning Law developments may affect decisions, projects, advice or land interests, including:
Attendees will hear directly from lawyers who advise on Planning Law matters day to day, helping them understand not only what has changed, but how those changes are likely to play out in practice.
Holmes & Hills’ Planning Law updates are led by planning law solicitor and senior associate, Sarah Hare, supported by the broader Planning Law Department, including managing partner Steven Hopkins, head of the Compulsory Purchase and Development Consent Division and partner Michael Harman, and solicitor Millie Cook.
The seminars will take place across Essex and Suffolk during the second week of October 2026. Places are free but limited, so early booking is recommended.
Planning Law Updates for the private sector:
An update to private sector professionals on relevant planning legislation and topical case law.
Planning Law Updates for Local Planning Authorities:
An update relevant to local authority planning officers and lawyers on planning legislation and important case law.
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