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Development plans and trigger events prevent registration of land as Town or Village Green

For landowners and developers, we consider the range of qualifying factors (or trigger events) that can apply to prevent an application to register a town or village green under the Commons Act 2006
17 July 2019

Town and village greens - protection for developers in Wales

Legislation came into force in Wales on 22 October 2018 that protects developers against TVG applications. However, protection remains more restricted in Wales than in England

17 July 2019

Update on agricultural occupancy conditions

Agricultural occupancy conditions are important considerations for landowners, their agents and developers of rural dwellings

16 July 2019

A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 2: N to Z

This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
28 May 2019

Education Contributions for Housing – New Guidance from the Department for Education

In April 2019, the Department for Education published guidance notes on education contributions in housing developments. This article summarises the key points for developers and local authorities
21 May 2019

Delivering freight solutions through planning

In April 2019, the NIC published its recommendations to government for freight. Of interest to local authorities, landowners and developers, we highlight the role planning will play in delivering them
20 May 2019

A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 1: A to M

This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
14 May 2019

Caution for new, noise-sensitive developments

Recent case law highlights how the agent of change principle, in the revised NPPF, may be applied in challenging planning decisions. We outline the key points from the cases
26 April 2019

Consenting for electricity storage – what's changing?

A brief overview of the government’s proposals to clarify how the planning system applies to electricity storage projects.

04 February 2019

Failure to serve a CIL notice: recent lessons learned from the High Court

In a recent ruling, a self-builder had to face the significant financial consequences of failing to serve a CIL commencement notice. We look at the facts and findings of the case.
24 January 2019

Defra consults on draft National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure

Following changes made to the Planning Act relating to water infrastructure NSIPs, Defra has published a consultation seeking views on the draft National Policy Statement (NPS) for water resources.
21 January 2019

Autumn Budget 2018: What are the implications for planning and CPO?

We consider the potential impacts of the Autumn Budget for planning and development, including measures relating to housing, infrastructure, high streets and roads.
07 November 2018

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