Local authorities who have acquired land for a statutory purpose must hold that land for that purpose. They can only change the purpose for which they hold...
Securing necessary easements Where third party land intervenes between a new development and the public highway, most developers are aware that they will need to secure a...
Need for specific additional enquiry where highway access is crucial Direct access to the highway can be fundamental to the viability of a development. In Gooden, the...
Brexit impact This content is likely to be impacted by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. For further information on the implications of leaving the EU for planning law and...
Do I need a local authority search? Almost all transfers of property (whether commercial or residential) require a local authority search. It provides essential...