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CPR changes and 130th and 131st practice direction updates—online civil claims, judicial review and whiplash reforms

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Planning weekly highlights—6 May 2021

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My way not the highway—High Court nullifies Norfolk County Council’s consultation on highway works (R v Norfolk County Council)

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High Court quashes grant of inspector’s grant of planning permission in appeals under TCPA 1990, ss 288 and 289 (Manchester CC v SSHCLG)

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Compulsory purchase—compensation

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

Purchase notices

What is a purchase notice?The purchase notice procedure provides landowners with a means of having land acquired by a local planning authority (LPA)...

Local Development Orders

What is a Local Development Order (LDO)?An LDO is a local development order, made at local authority level by a local planning authority (LPA). Once...

Presumption in favour of sustainable development

Policy contextThe original version of the National Planning Policy Framework (2012 NPPF) was published on 27 March 2012, taking immediate effect. It...

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Overview of the EU legal system

Brexit: This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects impacted by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. As of 31 January 2020 (exit day), the UK is no...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado 12th Jan

Brexit

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Keeping planning permission alive

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

9th Nov

Practice notes

Highways—ownership and creation

Meaning of ‘highway’In the broadest sense, a highway is a way (ie a defined route, such as a road, bridleway or footpath) over which the public have...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Permission to appeal—the application

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by measures concerning process and...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Defining the planning unit

Why is it important to establish the planning unit?Planning permission is required where there has been a material change of use (see Practice Note:...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Introduction to retained EU law

This Practice Note provides an introduction to retained EU law, which is an entirely new legal concept introduced to UK domestic law in preparation...

9th Nov

Brexit

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Oversailing

TrespassTrespass is the unlawful presence of a person on land in the possession of another. The ownership of land includes the airspace above it....

9th Nov

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Material change of use

Control of developmentPursuant to section 57 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990), planning permission is required for ‘the carrying...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Costs for judicial review—general principles

General rule on costs in judicial reviewThe general rule in relation to costs in judicial review, as in other proceedings, is that costs follow the...

Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

Practice notes

Judicial review time limits—extensions and urgent cases

When a public body receives a claim form for judicial review, the first step is to consider whether the claim has been brought in time. For further...

Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

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Operational development

Control of developmentPursuant to section 57 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990), planning permission is required for ‘the carrying...

9th Nov

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Section 215 notice requiring maintenance of land

IntroductionThe purpose of section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990) is to give a local planning authority (LPA) power to take...

9th Nov

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Planning conditions—the six tests

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

9th Nov

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Grounds of appeal—introducing new evidence

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by measures concerning process and...

9th Nov

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Declaratory relief of planning decisions

A declaratory judgment is a judgment identifying the rights, duties or obligations of one or more parties in a dispute. It is legally binding, but...

9th Nov

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Environment (Wales) Act 2016—snapshot

The Welsh Government introduced the Environment (Wales) Bill (E(W) Bill) on 11 May 2015. The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (E(W)A 2016) received Royal...

Produced in partnership with Dr Victoria Jenkins of Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, Swansea University 7th May

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Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (the Bern Convention)—snapshot

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

26th Apr

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Biodiversity net gain in England

What is biodiversity net gain?Biodiversity net gain is a principle which aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state after...

20th Apr

Brexit

In-house

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Habitats and wildlife issues for developers

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

9th Apr

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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...

8th Apr

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Birds Directive 2009/147/EC—snapshot

TitleDirective 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (codified...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado of Andes Legal Consulting Ltd 8th Apr

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Appropriate assessment under the Habitats Regulations—checklist for developers

IntroductionThe Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) requirements require the assessment of 'plans or projects' that may have a 'likely significant...

8th Apr

Practice notes

Derogations under the EU Habitats Directive

LegislationEU Council Directive 92/43/EEC (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992) on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (EU Habitats...

8th Apr

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Appropriate assessment under the Habitats Directive

The EU Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992) (EU Habitats Directive), as it continues to have effect in the EU aims to promote the...

8th Apr

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Implementation of the EU Habitats Directive in England and Wales

UK implementationEU Council Directive 92/43/EEC (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992) on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (the EU...

8th Apr

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Environmental Impact Assessment and the Habitats Directive

IntroductionWhere EU law requires an environmental impact assessment (EIA) of a proposed development project to be undertaken, that assessment will...

Produced in partnership with Heather Sargent of Landmark Chambers 8th Apr

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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...

7th Apr

Practice notes

Non-statutory designated areas

Conserving biodiversitySection 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (NERCA 2006) places a duty on all public authorities in...

22nd Mar

Practice notes

Illegal wildlife trade

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

16th Mar

Practice notes

Species Protection

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

16th Mar

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Areas of outstanding natural beauty

What are AONBs?Areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONBs) are areas of countryside in England and Wales outside national parks which are designated...

16th Mar

Practice notes

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...

9th Mar

Practice notes

Habitats, wildlife and landscape issues for developers and landowners in Scotland

This Practice Note considers controls and regulatory issues protecting wildlife, habitats and landscapes in Scotland, and their potential impact and...

Produced in partnership with Jamie Whittle of R&R Urquhart 9th Mar

Scottish Law

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Marine protected areas

The marine protected areas network in England and Wales provides designated protection for the marine environment and stems from various legislative...

4th Mar

Practice notes

Designated areas

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

2nd Mar

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Planning weekly highlights—6 May 2021

My way not the highway—High Court nullifies Norfolk County Council’s consultation on highway works (R v Norfolk County Council)

High Court quashes grant of inspector’s grant of planning permission in appeals under TCPA 1990, ss 288 and 289 (Manchester CC v SSHCLG)

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