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Brexit legislation tracker

This Practice Note tracks the progress of UK legislation introduced as part of the legislative project associated with the UK’s withdrawal from the

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries—CPSE

The Commercial Property Standard Enquiries(CPSEs) are a suite of documents prepared by members of the London Property Support Lawyers Group (LPSLG)

Anti-social behaviour—powers to close premises under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

Reform of anti-social behaviour powers (2014)The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (ABCPA 2014) received Royal Assent on 13 March

Contracts for Difference (CfD)—key features

Electricity market reform (EMR)The EMR programme was developed by the government to promote investment in secure forms of capacity and affordable low

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Minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES)—non-domestic property—transactional issues

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The requirements to obtain an EPC before a property is sold or let can be difficult to satisfy when social distancing measures...

20th Oct

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Control of asbestos—duty to manage

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) place various duties on employers to protect employees from risks related to exposure to asbestos...

1st Oct

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Subsidence and sinkholes

Introduction to subsidenceSubsidence occurs when the ground underneath a structure is unable to support it effectively.Many factors can trigger...

25th Sep

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Land remediation relief

What is land remediation relief?Land remediation relief (LRR) is a relief from corporation tax for expenditure on remediating contaminated land or...

Produced in partnership with Begonia Filgueira FIEMA of Acuity Legal 25th Sep

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Land contamination—Law Society practice note on contaminated land

On 13 April 2016, the Law Society issued an updated practice note on contaminated land. Prior to this, the practice note dated 18 December 2014,...

25th Sep

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Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE)—environmental and health and safety enquiries

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSEs) are industry standard pre-contract enquiries used in commercial property transactions. CPSEs are...

25th Sep

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Invasive species—regulation and offences

What are invasive non-native species?Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are plants and animals that have been introduced to an area outside of their...

25th Sep

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Water industry regulation—Ofwat

This Practice Note sets out the key legal issues pertaining to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) and regulation of the water and...

25th Sep

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Lease transactions toolkit (environmental issues)—Commercial Property Standard Enquiries and additional environmental enquiries

Commercial Property Standard EnquiriesThe Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE) have become the industry standard pre-contract enquiries for...

25th Sep

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Riparian ownership—rights and responsibilities

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

25th Sep

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Japanese knotweed—management

Japanese knotweed was introduced to the UK in the 19th century as an ornamental garden plant. It had been used in Japan to stabilise sand banks and...

25th Sep

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Wildlife licences

What is a wildlife licence?A wildlife licence is required to carry out any activity prohibited under wildlife legislation, including to:•kill or take...

25th Sep

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Energy performance certificates (EPCs)—issues for commercial landlords and tenants

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The requirements to obtain an EPC before a property is sold or let can be difficult to satisfy when social distancing measures...

25th Sep

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Nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher—common law liability for pollution

Private nuisancePrivate nuisance is an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land or some right over or in connection with it....

25th Sep

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Invasive species and weeds—issues for property transactions

What are invasive species?‘Invasive species’ are those plants and animals that have the potential to occupy land, spread or grow in a manner that...

25th Sep

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Nuisance—the rule in Rylands v Fletcher

Private nuisance is an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land or some right over or in connection with it. That...

25th Sep

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Designated areas

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

25th Sep

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Environmental Impact Assessment Directives—snapshot

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

25th Sep

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Ramsar sites

UNESCO estimates that 64% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared since the beginning of the last century. In most regions across the world, wetlands...

25th Sep

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Habitats and wildlife issues for developers

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

25th Sep

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Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC—snapshot

TitleCouncil Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora of 21 May 1992 (Habitats Directive)Entry into...

25th Sep

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Species Protection

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

25th Sep

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Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)

What is a Site of Special Scientific Interest?Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) give legal protection to the best sites for wildlife and...

26th Sep

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Environment Agency guidance for planning applications in England

As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...

27th Sep

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Priority species and habitats

UK Biodiversity Action Plan The first UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) was drawn up in January 1994. It described the biological resources of the...

28th Sep

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Appropriate assessment under the Habitats Directive—checklist for developers

As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...

2nd Oct

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Appropriate assessment under the Habitats Directive

As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...

2nd Oct

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Derogations under the Habitats Directive

As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...

13th Oct

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Environmental impact assessments and Development Consent Orders

As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...

23rd Oct

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Implementation of the Habitats Directive in England and Wales

As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...

27th Oct

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Environmental Impact Assessment and the Habitats Directive

As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...

Produced in partnership with Heather Sargent of Landmark Chambers 27th Oct

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Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive—snapshot

As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...

Produced in partnership with Dentons 27th Oct

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Preparing an environmental statement

As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...

27th Oct

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Environmental impact assessment—screening and scoping

As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...

27th Oct

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Procedure for submitting and determining an environmental statement

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects potentially impacted by the government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak...

27th Oct

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Strategic Environmental Assessment

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects potentially impacted by the government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak...

Produced in partnership with Dentons 27th Oct