According to the government’s National Planning Policy Framework, “the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development”, and “the planning system has three overarching objectives – economic, social and environmental”. Drawing on real-life projects, Jon will explore the economic, social and environmental benefits which can flow from heritage regeneration schemes.

 Jon Millhouse is a chartered town planner, member of the Institute or Historic Building Conservation and specialist in heritage and conservation at Planning & Design Practice Ltd.