We cover all key aspects of the planning application process from the procedure, viability considerations, to decision-making and material considerations, to the duty to give reasons for planning decisions.
A series of Practice Notes and Checklists outlining the planning issues for a planning title in a property transaction. How information’s revealed, what to report on, and the significance of the findings for the buyer.
Compulsory purchase is governed by complex legislation, case law and guidance. We provide the legal requirements and good practice to help customers navigate the procedure, scope of CPOs and opportunities for challenge.
Planning requirements, procedures, policy, appeals and enforcement. We cover developments ranging from small-scale residential extensions to nationally significant infrastructure projects.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,...
This week's edition of Planning weekly highlights includes consultations on: a new statutory build out framework, BNG implementation for NSIPs and...
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published a working paper, proposing reforms to site thresholds in the planning...
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to planning committees. The...
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched two consultations, seeking views on (1) improving the implementation of...
The Paris Agreement 2015—snapshotTitleParis Summit (COP21/CMP11)LocationParis, FranceDate30 November–12 December 2015SubjectClimate change,...
Planning conditions—key pointsWhat are planning conditions?Planning conditions are imposed on the grant of planning permission to regulate...
Public rights of wayPublic rights of way (PROW) are highways that allow the public a legal right of passage. They have the same status and protection...
Climate change litigationOver the last decades, climate change has become an issue of ever-growing importance. With evolving scientific understanding...
Development consent orders and deemed marine licencesWhat are deemed marine licences?The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) examines applications for...
Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000—provision for disclosure by a local authority...
Environmental Information Regulations 2004—log sheet for verbal request for environmental information1. Name of applicant[insert details]2. If the...
Environmental Information Regulations 2004—request for environmental information[Insert name of public authority][Insert public authority's address,...
Contract for sale—freehold vacant possession conditional on planningdate [date]Parties1[name of Seller] [of OR incorporated in England and Wales...
Conservation covenant agreementThis is the first draft of a precedent conservation covenant agreement, to be made under section 117 of the Environment...
Statutory wayleaves and rights of accessUtilitiesThe water, gas, electricity, communications and energy industries enjoy statutory rights of access...
Planning conditions—the six testsPowers to impose planning conditionsThe general powers for local planning authorities (LPAs) to impose conditions on...
Section 215 notice requiring maintenance of landIntroductionThe purpose of section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990) is to...
Bias and pre-determination in planning casesScope of bias and pre-determination in planning casesBias and pre-determination can be an issue in...
Permitted development in WalesPlanning permission is required for the development of land. 'Development', which is defined in the Town and Country...
Declaratory relief of planning decisionsA declaratory judgment is a judgment identifying the rights, duties or obligations of one or more parties in a...
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)What is a Site of Special Scientific Interest?Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) are sites in...
What is a town or village green?The existence of a town or village green (TVG) may restrict or even prevent development. It is a criminal offence to...
Material change of useControl of developmentPursuant to section 57 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990), planning permission is...
Implementing a CPO—notice to treat and General Vesting DeclarationContextThe confirmation of a compulsory purchase order (CPO) does not vest title in...
The Crichel Down RulesThe Crichel Down Rules (the Rules) require that in certain circumstances, surplus government land that was acquired by, or under...
The value of a site having regard to alternative uses that would have a reasonable prospect of being acceptable in planning terms.
Purpose built homes for rent in the private sector.
Conditions imposed on planning permissions to make otherwise unacceptable developments acceptable. Conditions can be used to restrict what can be done on land or require the developer to get specific approval for aspects of the development, before development can be commenced or occupied.