Who Is Planning For Whom? Christopher Young KC on Power, Policy and Housing
Description
In this episode of Architects for Change, host Jay Morton sits down with Christopher Young KC—widely regarded as the UK’s leading planning barrister—for a no-holds-barred conversation on the future of housing, planning, and politics.
Chris shares his journey into planning law and dives deep into the big questions:
How do we actually deliver 1.5 million homes?
What’s holding the system back?
Why has localism failed—and what needs to change?
Is the green belt still fit for purpose?
And what role should planning really play in shaping our national future?
With trademark clarity and unapologetic honesty, Chris makes the case for bold reform, better design, and a planning system that finally works for people—not just process.
🎧 A must-listen for anyone interested in the built environment, housing policy, or how real change can actually happen.
Also check out Chris podcast, Have We Wot Planning News For You : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMtoF0MPgFble556ncjNvQ
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