Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Forum 2026 | 25-26 February 2026 - Royal National Hotel, London

This event will be returning 24-25 February 2027

What do the latest planning reforms mean for nationally significant infrastructure projects?

The Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Forum returns for 2026 to provide you with an essential update on changing policy. Attend to receive the latest practical guidance and innovative approaches on how to progress through each stage of the NSIPs process to successfully gain a development consent order and progress projects to delivery.

250+ attendees

30+ expert speakers

6+ hours of networking

Take away advice on how to develop you application considering key issues including what effective consultation looks like, engaging with statutory bodies, and conducting proportionate environmental studies.

You will hear how to navigate examination and explore how to progress projects to construction, understanding what needs to be done at preapplication to support more effective delivery.

Examine the future of the regime considering the types of projects expected and if the regime is prepared for these, the move towards spatial planning and the impacts of grid reforms on new energy schemes.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

Stay informed on changing policy and the next steps for planning reforms – understand how the Planning and Infrastructure Bill could impact your project
Gain practical guidance on all aspects of developing your application – take away the best approaches for conducting environmental studies, obtaining the land needed, engagement with statutory bodies and more
Explore effective consultation strategies following the removal of statutory consultation requirements – learn what level of engagement is needed and how to meet public expectations
Understand how to successfully progress projects to delivery – discover what actions to take during pre-application to enable faster construction
Consider what types of infrastructure will be entering the planning process – how is this changing and is the regime prepared for these?
Learn how to deliver biodiversity net gain now it is a mandatory requirement – explore practical approaches which have worked
Network with major infrastructure planning leaders with over 6 hours of networking