Developing AI Competencies in Development Management

The Future Fox and Planning Hub are hosting a Local Authority Roundtable on 17th October 2025, by invite only. If you'd like to find out more, please get in touch.

This closed-door Chatham House roundtable brings together representatives from Local Planning Authorities to explore the role of AI in development management. The discussion will focus on the opportunities, challenges and practical steps needed to develop officer capabilities, embed trust and ensure AI supports planning outcomes responsibly.

Chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Samer Bagaeen FICE FRICS MRTPI FRGS FRSA, Vice President (Elect) of RTPI, Head of Planning at the University of Built Environment and Technical Director at Arcadis.

Featuring case studies presented by Su Whybrow, Head of Technical Support at Enfield Council, and Elika Sinha, P&BC Digital and Services Lead at Tower Hamlets Council.

We'll also discuss:

• The impacts of AI automation on planning officers - like workload, job security, satisfaction and skills.

• Where AI is already delivering value in public consultations, and emerging best practise.

• How to embed trust, ethics and oversight from the start.

About The Future Fox

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