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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 1H 1M

When Podcasts Collide: Sam Stafford, Managing Director at the LPDF (S18 E1)

from Have We Got Planning News For You · host HWGPNFY

Our Special Guest this week is Sam Stafford, Managing Director at the Land, Planning and Development Federation and host of the 50 Shades of Planning Podcast. Latest News Update on planning related matters since we were last on the air. A Decision of the High Court involving Wrotham Parish Council and the Secretary of State, Moto Hospitality and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. It was a challenge to the decision of the SoS allowing an appeal to grant outline planning permission for a secure 24-hour truck stop facility for up to 197 HGVs incorporating fuel station; amenity building of up to 1100 sqm; creation of new access to A20 via roundabout; landscaping and other associated works.An Appeal Decision for Land west of Brackley in West Northamptonshire for up to 700 residential dwellings, areas of public open space, a rugby pitch, landscaping, allotments, sustainable drainage and associated infrastructure.Two Appeal Decisions made against Kent County Council and Ashford Borough Council by Hodson Developments and Chilmington Green Developments regarding outline planning permission for a comprehensive mixed-use development in Great Chart, Ashford.Visit our Website:⁠⁠hwgpnfy.com

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