The Annual Strategic Land Debate 2015

The Housing Gap: How and where are we going to build more homes?

All the political parties, in the run-up to the election, promised to build more homes. How are the Government going to increase output and isthe new administration likely to deliver on its promises?

This year’s Strategic Land Debate looks at the steps which are neededto increase dramaሀcally the provision of housingand asks a panel ofleading property and planning professionals for their views on the issues, including:

• Do regional hubs offer a way forward?
• Which funding and development models offer the bestchanceof success?
• Is the planning process fit for purpose?

The panel:

• Nick Ferrari (Panel Chair), journalist and LBC broadcaster•Andrew Jones,Practice Lead Design Planning & Economics,AECOM, who will give a keynote introduction based onAECOM’s London 2065 Report.
• Paul Beardmore, Director of Housing, Manchester CityCouncil.
• Trudi Elliott CBE, Chief Executive, Royal Town PlanningInstitute.
• Robert Evans, Partner, Argent (Property Development)Services LLP.The debate will include an extended Q&A session with the audience.Questions are welcome and may be submitted in advance to: