Registration and refreshments
08:45 to
09:30
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:30 to
09:40
The powers available for land acquisition
09:40 to
10:05
- What are the options for land acquisition and compulsory purchase?
- Different categories of land
- What do recent planning reforms mean for land assembly? The implications of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Panel discussion: The future of land assembly – navigating the key issues impacting land assembly and managing risks in the process
10:05 to
10:55
- What does the change in consultation requirements mean for land assembly?
- The skills and recruitment needed for the sector – showcasing career opportunites
- The impact of multiple projects in development in similar areas – what does this mean for land assembly?
- Ensuring there is the resources needed for the pipelines of projects
- The need for increased digitalisation and standardisation of processes
Morning networking and refreshments
10:55 to
11:25
Progressing land assembly alongside wider project development
11:25 to
11:50
- Establishing project timelines for both DCOs and CPOs
- When do land teams need to be involved?
- Coordinating with different teams – aligning land assembly with planning and design
Undertaking valuation and establishing costs for projects
11:50 to
12:15
- Establishing accurate project costs and budgets for negotiations
- Land valuation and project viability
- How best to calculate land value - what factors can have an impact?
- Businesses and valuation
Successfully conducing land referencing
12:15 to
12:40
- Identifying those with land rights
- How to accurately record information?
Networking lunch
12:40 to
13:40
When, and how best to engage with landowners – how to engage throughout project development
13:40 to
14:05
- How will consultation planning reforms impact on engagement strategies?
- The value of early engagement
- Ensuring the right level of engagement throughout the process – how often should landowners be updated?
- Effectively conveying project information and timelines
Calculating compensation and managing negotiations
14:05 to
14:30
- How to assess compensation?
- Carrying out compensation negotiations
How is land assembly tested at examination? Demonstrating the projects need for land
14:30 to
14:55
- DCO examination and the use of issue specific hearings
- Reaching agreements outside of examination
Afternoon networking and refreshments
14:55 to
15:25
Case study: land assembly for linear projects
15:25 to
15:50
- Engaging with multiple stakeholders along linear routes
- Route options and land valuations
- Lessons learned from the process and advice
Progressing land acquisition once powers are granted - undertaking possession of land
15:50 to
16:15
- What are the next steps and timelines?
- Undertaking temporary possession – providing notice and calculating impact
Chair’s closing remarks
16:15 to
16:25
Close of conference and networking drinks
16:25 to
17:00