Welcome to Stefano Smith Planning
We are delighted to formally launch Stefano Smith Planning and our new website. After many years working for some of the leading practices in the... Read More
Scotland’s New Planning Act for Scotland, 3rd September 2019
Aimed to change planning’s operation and its reputation from that of a regulator to a positive and active enabler of good quality development. Has it... Read More
National Association of Planning Enforcement (NAPE) Annual Conference 2017
Planning enforcement officers provide a critical function at the sharp end of the planning system. The structure of the presentation addresses the following three issues:... Read More
Planning in Scotland: Delivering a 360 Degree Planning System – Mackay Hannah Conferences
The presentation focusses on ‘How do we achieve the 360 degree Planning System Scotland needs. A system capable of working collaboratively at all levels. A... Read More
Funding the Infrastructure Gap: Infrastructure Levy
The presentation addresses the question of ‘What contribution could an infrastructure levy make to Local Development Plan delivery and in what timescale?’ The presentation considers:... Read More
Scotland Policy Conferences Keynote Seminar
Priorities for infrastructure and planning policy – delivering major projects and preparing for the future Planning Bill https://www.scotlandpolicyconferences.co.uk/conferences/scotland-policy-conferences The presentation specifically considers ‘Developing Scotland’s infrastructure:... Read More
Scottish Planning & Environmental Law Conference
Presentation on planning in the next Parliament with a particular focus on priorities and game-changers. Key priorities: To provide a quality home for everyone who... Read More
External Practitioner, Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh)
External Practitioner Lecture to Heriot-Watt University Final Year Planning & Property Undergraduates addressing: Relevance to HWU Design Project (Urban Studies) Value + Importance of Design... Read More
White Paper Conference on ‘Planning Obligations – All Pain, No Gain? Finding the Balance.
The purpose of the presentation is to consider the matter of planning obligations within the context of ‘How to operate skilfully and advantageously within the... Read More
