Last updated: 9 Jan 2026
Thursday 29 January, 11:30 to 1pm
As Wales continues to operate in a plan-led system, understanding Local Development Plans (LDPs) is critical for the home building industry. This webinar will explore the progress of LDPs, the impact of delays and stalled reviews, and how site allocation trends affect access to viable housing land.
The session will cover key challenges, including time-expired plans, reduced planning resources, additional policy requirements related to the environment, affordable housing and energy usage, and how the un-adoption of the Wrexham LDP might impact other plans.
Our expert panel will discuss the implications for both major and SME house builders, the growing reliance on plans on fewer large strategic sites, and the impact on delivery rates and increasing affordable housing requirements, while considering how plan-making may evolve in the future with the added layer of Strategic Development Plans.
The webinar will include a panel discussion and dedicated Q&A, giving participants the opportunity to put forward questions and gain practical insights from senior figures in the Welsh planning and housing sector.
Speakers include:
- Mark Harris, Planning and Policy Advisor for Wales, HBF
- Mark Hand, Director of Profession, International, Cymru and Northern Ireland, Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
- Hayley Eastment, Policy & External Affairs Manager, Community Housing Cymru (CHC)
For questions or more information, please contact comms@hbf.co.uk