Navigate the intricate world of major infrastructure projects with expert guidance on nationally significant developments. This resource delves into the legal frameworks, policy considerations, and procedural nuances essential for planning and executing large-scale infrastructure endeavours. Stay ahead of the curve with insights tailored for legal practitioners specializing in planning, ensuring compliance and strategic foresight at every stage.
On 16 July 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published a consultation entitled ‘Time-limited relief from the Community...
The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), outlining its role in England's...
Planning analysis: The government has published a consultation seeking views on whether recent procedural reforms applying to judicial review...
On 16 July 2026, MPs debated the impact of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), raising concerns about flood risk, housing...
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...
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?Section 111 agreements are agreements entered into with a local authority under section 111 of the Local Government...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
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
Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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