SHINING A LIGHT ON PHOTOVOLTAICS (PV)
Wednesday 12 January 2011 - 9.00am – 1.45pm
Hartham Park, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 0RP
Sponsored by Rural Development Associates, Clarke Willmott, Knight Frank & Acorus Rural Property Services Ltd
COST: £15 members; £30 non-members (includes sandwich lunch)
Tuesday 18 January 2011 - 9.00am – 1.45pm
Beaulieu Hotel, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO42 7YQ
Sponsored by Rural Development Associates
COST: £15 members; £30 non-members (includes sandwich lunch)
INTRODUCTION
The introduction of Feed-in-Tariffs (FITs) in April 2010 has created significant opportunities for landowners to benefit from the production of renewable electricity, with the sunnier South West and parts of the South East being particularly favourable for generating solar power. Solar Photovoltaics (PV) attracts the highest FIT payments and there are now unprecedented opportunities to generate power and income by installing solar panels or by leasing out land or roof space for others to do so. However, owners should consider their options soon, as FIT payments start to decline from 2012.
Experienced professional advisers will provide an overview of the solar PV technology and the options for landowners. The event will also cover the important areas of planning, financial viability and legal issues. In addition, there will be opportunities to hear from and speak directly to leading companies who provide solar panels and others who are looking for land in the South West (and in some parts of the South East) on which to develop ‘solar parks’. Business Link will also be in attendance to talk about grant funding.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The event is primarily aimed at farmers and owners of land and buildings, however it is open to anyone wishing to learn more about how those with suitable land or buildings can benefit from generating electricity by Solar PV.
PLANNING TO WIN
The new coalition Government is shifting the agenda on planning with responsibility for strategic and local planning moving to new regimes. Part of the new Government’s localism agenda is to give local communities the ability to determine their own future, to move away from the idea of strict planning envelopes and development limits - but there is a risk and it is that planning issues will be decided only on their local impact rather than their strategic importance.
So how are we going to win the hearts and minds of those who will hold the decision making powers? How do you set about getting your voice heard and convincing the local community that your application is right for the area?
Shaping the future, planning the route from where we are to where we want to be and winning the argument – these are going to be the key issues within the planning debate in the future and this series of seminars will explore the PR, political and sustainability issues that are likely to help you win.
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Sponsored by Burges Salmon & Smiths Gore
State Room, Hartham Park, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 0RP
COST: £20 for members and £30 for non-members (includes sandwich lunch)
Tuesday 15 February 2011
Sponsored by Stephens Scown & Acorus Rural Property Services Ltd
The Pavilion, Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7JE
COST: £20 for members and £30 for non-members (includes sandwich lunch)
Wednesday 26th January 2011
sponsored by Burges Salmon & Smiths Gore
The Monks Yard, Horton Cross Farm, Horton Cross, Nr Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9PT
COST: £20 for members and £30 for non-members (includes sandwich lunch)
DRAFT PROGRAMME
10.15 registration & refreshments
10.45 Chairman’s introduction
10.50 Policy background – Fenella Collins, CLA Senior Planning Adviser
11.35 Ex Chief Planner (tbc)
11.55 MP
12.15 Future Lobbying – Fenella Collins
12.25 Q&A
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Agent Perspective
14.30 Legal Application
15.00 Break
15.15 Planning & PR – Paul Pounsford, Daybreak Communications
15.55 Q&A
16.15 Close
FOR INFORMATION ON ALL CLA EVENTS FOR SPRING 2011 PLEASE GO TO www.cla.org.uk or www.regonline.co.uk/claswevents where you can also book online or call 01249 700200.
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