Please note new date Wed 12 September: This full day seminar and hands-on workshop will examine what we mean by 'local distinctiveness', why it matters, how new development seeks to respond to it, and the mechanisms to capture these important local characteristics in the planning process.

Test one of two nationally-recognised toolkits in a workshop to identify what makes local distinctiveness and character, and how to use this information practically. Designed to support the work of planning officers and councillors, town and parish councils, community groups,as well as planning consultants and designers involved in looking at new housing development in urban and rural contexts. See our website for full programme and details http://www.htvf.org/page/

This event is being run in partnership with BOBMK - the local design and planning officers network for Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Oxford is well served by train, coaches, and Park & Ride bus services. For directions to Kellogg College, please see the Directions link on http://www.htvf.org/Contact/ which has public transport options too.

For information about car parking, please see the Norham Road area https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/street-parking (which is £4 for 3 hours on-street), or for Park & ride services please use Water Eaton: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory_record/353/water_eaton_park_and_ride_oxford_parkway/category/56/park_and_ride_sites

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email us!

What's the refund policy?

We can give full refunds up to 1 week before the event date.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, there's no need.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Yes, and please let us know the name of the person attending in your place, so we can welcome them.