Gain crucial insights into the intricate relationship between planning and utilities, a vital aspect for any professional specialising in the planning legal space. Stay ahead of the curve with practical guidance on navigating the complexities of utility infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and planning consents. Understand how to effectively address challenges related to utility provisions in development projects, ensuring compliance and optimising project outcomes.
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
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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