Planning issues in property and insolvency

Gain valuable knowledge on managing planning issues within insolvency cases, equipping yourself with the tools to navigate restructuring, administrator interventions, and the preservation of planning permissions amidst financial distress. In this topic, you can find the necessary practical guidance, case studies, and strategies to effectively address planning challenges in property transactions, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

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Case Summary—Ross v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Renewable Energy Systems Ltd

Case Summary—Ross v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Renewable Energy Systems Ltd

The following Planning news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Case Summary—Ross v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Renewable Energy Systems Ltd

UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy 2025—Built environment aspects

UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy 2025—Built environment aspects
Greenhouse gas emissions under scrutiny in development consent order decision (R (Boswell) v Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and others)

Greenhouse gas emissions under scrutiny in development consent order decision (R (Boswell) v Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and others)

The following Planning news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Greenhouse gas emissions under scrutiny in development consent order decision (R (Boswell) v Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and others)

Wild Justice files application for judicial review of Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Wild Justice files application for judicial review of Planning and Infrastructure Bill

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Statutory wayleaves and rights of access

Statutory wayleaves and rights of access

Statutory wayleaves and rights of accessUtilitiesThe water, gas, electricity, communications and energy industries enjoy statutory rights of access...

Planning conditions—the six tests

Planning conditions—the six tests

Planning conditions—the six testsPowers to impose planning conditionsThe general powers for local planning authorities (LPAs) to impose conditions on...

What rights of access are there over an unadopted road, the owner of which is unknown?

What rights of access are there over an unadopted road, the owner of which is unknown?

What rights of access are there over an unadopted road, the owner of which is unknown?Normally, if there is privately owned land in between a property...

What is a section 111 agreement?

What is a section 111 agreement?

What is a section 111 agreement?Section 111 agreements are agreements entered into with a local authority under section 111 of the Local Government...

Q&As

Where a roadway is adopted by the local highways authority, can it also form part of an individual property owner's registered title? What is the effect if a way is both adopted but also shown as within a registered title to a residential property?

Where a roadway is adopted by the local highways authority, can it also form part of an individual property owner's registered title? What is the...
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Produced in partnership with Emily Knowles of Sharpe Pritchard
30th May
Practice notes

Section 215 notice requiring maintenance of land

Section 215 notice requiring maintenance of landIntroductionThe purpose of section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990) is to...
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30th May
Q&As

Can a Grampian condition be imposed in respect of works which require Planning Permission in their own right?

Can a Grampian condition be imposed in respect of works which require Planning Permission in their own right?Grampian conditions and planning...
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Produced in partnership with Sarah Fitzpatrick of Norton Rose Fulbright
2nd Jun
Practice notes

Bias and pre-determination in planning cases

Bias and pre-determination in planning casesScope of bias and pre-determination in planning casesBias and pre-determination can be an issue in...
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2nd Jun
Practice notes

Permitted development in Wales

Permitted development in WalesPlanning permission is required for the development of land. 'Development', which is defined in the Town and Country...
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30th May
Practice notes

Declaratory relief of planning decisions

Declaratory relief of planning decisionsA declaratory judgment is a judgment identifying the rights, duties or obligations of one or more parties in a...
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30th May
Practice notes

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)What is a Site of Special Scientific Interest?Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) are sites in...
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2nd Jun
Q&As

If an unadopted highway has fallen into disrepair, what rights are open to an individual whose right to pass and repass over that highway has been restricted by the state of disrepair?

If an unadopted highway has fallen into disrepair, what rights are open to an individual whose right to pass and repass over that highway has been...
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Produced in partnership with Alastair Frew of Lodders Solicitors
2nd Jun
Q&As

Are there any restrictions on amending the red line on a planning application before it is determined?

Are there any restrictions on amending the red line on a planning application before it is determined?There is no statutory basis which expressly...
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30th May
Practice notes

What is a town or village green?

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...
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Produced in partnership with Stephen Morgan of Landmark Chambers
2nd Jun
Practice notes

Material change of use

Material change of useControl of developmentPursuant to section 57 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990), planning permission is...
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2nd Jun
Q&As

Is there a limitation period for water authorities to require a build over agreement to be entered into (for example, if a building had been in existence for 12 years without a relevant build over agreement in place)? Are there any specific powers to require a build over agreement to be entered into retrospectively (if the authority owned the sewer prior to the 2011 transfer)?

Is there a limitation period for water authorities to require a build over agreement to be entered into (for example, if a building had been in...
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2nd Jun
Practice notes

Implementing a CPO—notice to treat and General Vesting Declaration

Implementing a CPO—notice to treat and General Vesting DeclarationContextThe confirmation of a compulsory purchase order (CPO) does not vest title in...
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30th May
Practice notes

The Crichel Down Rules

The Crichel Down RulesThe Crichel Down Rules (the Rules) require that in certain circumstances, surplus government land that was acquired by, or under...
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30th May
Practice notes

Appropriation of land for planning purposes

Appropriation of land for planning purposesLocal authorities who have acquired land for a statutory purpose must hold that land for that purpose. They...
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Produced in partnership with Kate Silverman of Clarke Willmott
2nd Jun
Practice notes

Planning judicial review

Planning judicial reviewScope of planning judicial reviewA claim for judicial review is defined in the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (CPR), SI 1998/3132,...
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2nd Jun

Popular documents

Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companies

Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a

Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of case

Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application

Contributory negligence in personal injury claims

Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a

Glossary—Latin legal terms

Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin