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Planning in a Time of ChangeIrish Planning Institute Autumn Conference 2014

08:45–4:15, Friday 10th October 2014, The Gibson Hotel, Point Village, Dublin 1

IPI CPD Credits: 7

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Planning in a Time of Change

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IPI Autumn Conference 2014

President’s Invitation

Fifty years after the commencement of the 1963 Planning Act which put in place the modern Irish planning system do we have an effective planning system that is fit for purpose? What are the implications of Local Government Reform and what legislative and regulatory changes are being delivered? Our Autumn Conference brings together a number of senior planning, economic and property professionals from Ireland and abroad to debate these issues at a time when planning reform remains high on the agenda in the Republic of Ireland and elsewhere.

The Government’s revised Statement of Priorities to 2016 discusses the importance of new planning legislation “to support a faster recovery and higher standards in the residential and commercial construction sectors.” The planning profession and the system has a responsibility to deliver. As we now work in an emerging new context it is vital to reflect on developments while charting planning’s future contribution and potential in this exciting time.

This one day conference will be of interest to not just planners but to all of those working in and with Local Government. It provides an opportunity to share ideas, network and keep abreast of the changes guiding and influencing planning. I look forward to meeting you in the Gibson on October 10th.

Mary Hughes MIPI President

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Who should attend?

Delegates across all sectors impacted by developments in planning will be brought up to speed on policy, regulatory and practice developments. There will be ample opportunity for networking and exchanging ideas.

• PlanningProfessionals

• Policymakers

• CityandCountyManagersandSeniorLocalAuthorityOfficials

• ElectedRepresentatives

• EngineersandEngineeringContractors

• Architects

• ProvidersofFinance

• RegulatoryOfficials

• Surveyors

• LegalandFinancialAdvisors

• Researchers

• NGOs/Environmentalcharities

In May 2012 the LGMA Local Authority Services National Training Group endorsed conferences/seminars organised by the IPI for attendance by local government employees.

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Conference Programme 08:45 Registration

09:30 President’s Welcome MaryHughesMIPI

Chair:AmyHastingsMIPI,VicePresident

Sub theme: PlanningPolicy

Opening Address ‘Planning in a Time of Change’AlanKellyTD,MinisterfortheEnvironment,CommunityandLocalGovernment

Legislative DevelopmentsNiallCussenMIPIPrincipal Planning Adviser, Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

Effective Planning: The Scottish Experience JohnMcNairney Chief Planner, Scottish Government

Q&A/Panel Discussion

11:15 Coffee

11:30Chair: DeirdreFallonMIPI,Secretary

Sub theme: PuttingPeopleFirstinPractice

Putting in Place Municipal Districts and Local Economic and Community PlansCiaranTraceyFIPIFormer Senior Planner, Leitrim County Council

Planning Post Putting People First: The Local Politician’s Perspective ThomasMoylan, Former Councillor

The Future Role of Planning AuthoritiesMartinaMoloney, Former County Manager, Galway County Council


13:30 Lunch

14:30Chair: TomPhillipsFIPI,HonTreasurer

Sub theme: HousingandDevelopment

Is Planning Causing a Housing Bubble?PeterStaffordDirector, Property Industry Ireland

Planning by Numbers – Housing Needs to 2018WilliamHynesMIPI,Director, Future Analytics

Lessons For Building Quality Places PaulMcGrath,Cosgrave Property Group


16:15 Close

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Niall CussenNiall Cussen was a Senior Planning Adviser in the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government prior to his appoint-ment as Principal Planning Adviser in 2014. He has worked as a planner in a broad range of urban and rural contexts in both forward planning and development management at both local and national levels. He is also a past president of the Irish Planning Institute.

John McNairneyOver the last thirty years John has practiced as a chartered town planner in local government, planning consultancy and, most recently, in central government. He joined the Scottish Office at devolution initially leading a range of planning and transport policy developments and subsequently implementation of the Scottish Executive’s Freedom of Information legislation. John was appointed Chief Planner in July 2012. In his current role he leads the Govern-ment’s Planning and Architecture division where priorities include promotion of Scotland’s third National Planning Framework, the associated Scottish Planning Policy and the implementation of the Creating Places agenda.

Ciaran TraceyCiaran served as Senior Planner with Leitrim County Council for over a decade prior to retiring in 2014. He previously worked as an Inspector in the Spatial Planning Unit of the then Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Ciaran also worked as a planner in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council from 1986 to 2000. He is a Fellow of the Irish Planning Institute.

Paul McGrathPaul McGrath is Director of the Cosgrave Property Group. Cosgrave Property Group is an Irish property development company owned and run by the Cosgrave family out of Dublin, with notable develop-ments across Ireland, as well as in the UK. In 2007, the company won the “Irish Developer of the Year Award” at the Property Week awards event.

Speaker Biographies

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Tommy Moylan Tommy Moylan is an experienced former councillor having served as a public representative for 15 years including two terms as Mayor of Nenagh. Tommy was a member of the working group for engagement with Local Authority Representative Associations working with the Department of Environment Community & Local Government on Local Government policy in relation to the Local Government Reform Act 2014. Currently Tommy is working as a tutor with the new elected members representative body, the Association of Irish Local Government (AILG), providing elected members with training in local government and in particular in the local authorities finance, budgeting and audit area.

Martina Maloney Martina retired as County Manager with Galway County Council in July 2014. Galway County Council serves a population of more than 160,000 people, with an annual spend in excess of €350 million, and a staff of 1,400. Prior to joining Galway County Council, she worked with six other local authorities; these included Louth County Council where she held the position of County Manager, and Galway City Council where she was Director of Services with responsibility for corporate services, community and enterprise. She holds a BA in Public Administration and an MA in Public Management. She has served on the boards of bodies including Eirgrid, the Heritage Council and Irish Water Safety.

Dr Peter StaffordPrior to taking up the role of director of Property Industry Ireland, Peter Stafford was director of policy and public affairs in the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. He was previously head of research in the Construction Industry Federation and a member of the Construction Industry Council. He has published widely on the politics of Irish urban regeneration and city-regional governance in Ireland. Between 2002 and 2005, he held post-doctoral research posts in the Urban Institute (UCD) and the Geary Institute (UCD). In 2001, he was awarded a doctorate from the University of Manchester for his thesis on British party election strategies. Having recently completed a diploma in law from King’s Inns, he is reading for the Bar.

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Conference FeeIPI Member - Also available to councillors and members of the Urban Forum (RIAI, ILI, EI, SCSI) if confirmed at time of booking

€160

Student Member, Unwaged Member €60

Non Member Rate €240

William HynesWilliam is a Chartered Planner and Surveyor, and a founding director of Future Analytics Consulting. William has very extensive experience providing expert strategic advice, to public and private sector clients in the following areas: strategic spatial planning at national, regional, county and local levels, demogra-phy, housing and economic analysis and forecasting integrated with spatial planning, transportation analysis and modelling, health planning, retail impact assessment and infrastructure planning. A visiting lecturer to the Department of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a lecturer at Dublin Institute of Technology’s Construction Informatics postgraduate course, William has an established position in academia and professional practice.

Fee includes documentation, lunch and refreshments and the member’s fee has been retained at the 2013 rate. Revenues from IPI events and membership subscriptions go back into planning and the profession, making the IPI’s work to advance planning and promote the profes-sion for the benefit of the commu-nity and the common good possible.

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Online: www.ipi.ieTelephone: +353 (0)1 878 8630 Orsendthebookingformto: [email protected] or Irish Planning Institute, Floor 3, The Courtyard, 25 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1

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Cancellation PolicyFor those unable to attend, a substitute delegate may be sent at any time for no additional charge. Alternatively a refund will be given for cancellations received in writing, by email or letter, up to 2 days prior to the conference, less an administration fee of 50%. Regrettably no refunds are possible after this date.

Travelling to the ConferenceWe encourage all delegates to travel by public transport where possible. The red line Luas stop for ‘The Point’ is directly outside the Gibson.

Car parking is available in the Point Village Car Park at the rear of the hotel. A discounted conference rate of €10 applies to conference delegates. The Gibson Hotel’s GPS coordinates are 53.348518; -6.228583.

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