Room 106

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Key recent planning news, and why it’s important, brought to you by the team behind Planning magazine, the leading source of independent intelligence for planning professionals for nearly 50 years. planningresource.co.uk @planningMag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Why the business of space is everyone’s business

    3D AGO

    Why the business of space is everyone’s business

    As of 2026, the UK space industry is a significant and strategic driver of the national economy, contributing over £19 billion in revenue and supporting tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs. Satellite-based services and data underpin roughly 18% of UK GDP, equivalent to approximately £454 billion of the wider economy. And the sector is growing exponentially. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. For the space industry to fully realise its potential it needs more of the right people to understand what’s happening and get involved. People like policy makers, investors, regulators, planners, communicators, lawyers and consultants. Dr Alice Bunn, the president of UK Space, and her panel of guests, Sam Alden co-CEO of Space Solar, Nick Shave managing director of Astroscale and Anushka Sharma founder of Naaut, discuss the surprising, awe inspiring business of space and make the compelling case for why more companies and investors should get involved.  Contributors: Host: Alice Bunn, President of UKspace  Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedIn UKspace: Overview | LinkedIn Guests: Nick Shave, Managing Director of Astroscale Nick Shave FRAeS | LinkedIn Astroscale: Overview | LinkedIn Sam Adlen, CEO of Space Solar Sam Adlen | LinkedIn Space Solar: Overview | LinkedIn Anushka Sharma, founder of Naaut Anushka Sharma | LinkedIn Naaut: About | LinkedIn Key topics covered: Impact of Space on Everyday Life Practical ApplicationsEnvironmental MonitoringGlobal Security Sustainability and Innovation in Orbit Space DebrisManufacturing in MicrogravitySpace-Based Solar Power Economic and Regulatory Landscape Cost ReductionInvestment and FinanceRegulation and Policy The Future of Space Exploration New PlatformsAcademic Contribution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  2. Ep186: Casebook Extra – the month’s key ministerial, inspectors’ and court decisions summarised

    FEB 9

    Ep186: Casebook Extra – the month’s key ministerial, inspectors’ and court decisions summarised

    This is the seventh edition of our new monthly series examining the key recent appeal and court decisions in which we speak to technical editor David Dewar who compiles Planning's long-running Casebook section.  This month, we will be discussing:  How exceptional circumstances were found for a 112-home development in a national landscape in Surrey; A controversial inspector's decision that found that a site in the West Midlands could not be considered grey belt because of the presence of a nearby listed church - and how the government has responded; A Hich Court ruling that provides clarity on how planners should assess previously-developed land in the green beltAnd how inspectors are approaching proposals for huge film studios on green belt. More information on all these cases can be found in the November, December and January editions of Casebook on Planning Resource.  Key planning news, and why it’s important, brought to you by the team behind Planning magazine, the leading source of independent intelligence for planning professionals for more than 50 years.  Find the latest planning news at planningresource.co.uk and @planningMag  Room 106 was the Professional Publishers Association’s Podcast of the Year 2023/24. It was also highly commended in the Best Use of Audio category in the Association of Online Publishers’ Digital Publishing Awards 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

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