What Does BIAC Do?
- Maintains an up-to-date register of members.
- Provides members with relevant information.
- Provides skill facilities for members.
- Provides regional and national networking facilities.
- Promotes members for work through its pro-active communications.
Forthcoming Events
BIAC Online Forum- A Wales Rural Professionals Update on the launch of the SFS Scheme
08/10/2025 - 1pm
Proposed payment structure; Eligibility Criteria for the New Scheme; A summary of the Universal Actions required; Details regaridng the Optional Layer due in 2027; and Phasing out of BPS.
...Read moreProposed payment structure; Eligibility Criteria for the New Scheme; A summary of the Universal Actions required; Details regaridng the Optional Layer due in 2027; and Phasing out of BPS.
With Guest Speaker Wendy Jenkins, CARA Ltd
Online via Zoom at 1.00pm
The session will not be recorded.
National Rural Planning Conference: Breathing new life into the countryside. Can rural planning be the Solution and not the problem?
09/10/2025 - 9am
On Thursday 9th October 2025
Being held at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwick.
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On Thursday 9th October 2025
Being held at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwick.
Programme Overview:
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Session 1: Rural Planning Reality Check
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The Government’s overhaul of the planning system – TBC
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In Conversation: Sarah Beeny and Tony Kernon – Challenges and opportunities in rural development
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Session 2: Development Meets Turbo-Charged Nature
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Planning and nature policy – Paul Smith, The Strategic Land Group
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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rollout – Adam Sheppard, University of Birmingham
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Grey Belt to Green Energy: Planning case law – Ros Trotman, Thrings LLP
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Session 3: Farming and Diversification Side by Side
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Practical insights from Tom Homfray, Penllyn Estate LLP, in conversation with Alex Madden, Hugh James
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Session 4: Buckle Up... A Look to the Future
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Levelling-up, Regeneration Act and enforcement – Ben Du Feu, Cornerstone Barristers
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Farming, taxation and planning – George Badger, Ceres Rural
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Community engagement in rural planning – Paul Miner, CPRE
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