Permission in principle for brownfield sites: what are the key points?
Government guidance on permissions in principle for brownfield sites was published on 28 July and further guidance on 10 October. We look at the key points for local authorities and developers.
24 October 2017
Presumption in favour of sustainable development clarified by Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal reviewed the application of paragraph 14 of the NPPF and the presumption in favour of sustainable development. The decision significantly limits the application of the presumption.
26 July 2017
Principal Private Residence Relief: how does PPR apply between exchange and completion?
The First Tier Tribunal has rejected HMRC’s argument that the taxpayer’s period of ownership of a property should include time taken between exchange and completion.
03 May 2017
Pokemon Go: legal implications for landowners and occupiers
So what is all the fuss about the current craze of Pokémon hunting, and why should landowners and occupiers, in particular, care about the new game?
17 August 2016
Pre-nups - What to believe?
Pre-marital agreements (pre-nups) have been in the news a great deal recently. But are they valid and supported?
02 July 2014
Premier League “live” blocking order against livestream servers renewed for 2017/18 season
Arnold J has effectively renewed a March 2017 injunction, requiring UK ISPs to now block access to servers infringing the Premier League's copyright in the 2017/18 Premier League.
02 August 2017
PPF levy 2014/15: final rules
The PPF has confirmed the levy rules for 2014/15 will be substantially unchanged.
16 December 2013
Pre-commencement conditions: when do you need written consent?
Since 1 October 2018, planning permission for the development of land may not be granted subject to pre-commencement conditions without agreement of the applicant.
31 October 2018
Possible FOS liability for SIPP providers over esoteric investments
Financial Ombudsman Service asked to hold accountable self-invested personal pension provider, Berkeley Burke, for a couple's now "worthless" pension transfer.
08 September 2016
Popular expired domain names are being re-registered for the sale of counterfeit goods
A research report run by the EUIPO has found that counterfeit organisations are infringing brand owners intellectual property rights (IPR) through the use of domain names.
28 November 2017
Premium changes to UK investor visas
The Migration Advisory Committee has published its report on the call for evidence as to whether the current provisions of the UK’s investor visa programme are providing value-for-money.
27 February 2014
Parliament to scrutinise overhaul of UK consumer law
The Consumer Rights Bill consolidates the majority of UK consumer law relating to the sale of goods, supply of services and unfair contract terms.
28 January 2014