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The new NPPF: a plan for change?
Since the new government came into power last July, one thing has become clear: how serious it is about its commitment to deliver 1.5...
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Dec 10, 2024
New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding
The Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, has published a working paper which seeks industry views on proposed changes to the planning...
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Nov 13, 2024
What is Next for Coastal Communities?
November 2024 Head of ESG, Chris Kerr featured in the Local Government Lawyer : The new Labour Government has promised to “rebuild...
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Nov 11, 2024
COP29 - The 29th Annual United Nations Climate Meeting
November 2024 COP29 – the 29th annual United Nations climate meeting – starts today in Baku. Our Head of ESG, Chris Kerr , will be...
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Nov 7, 2024
Times Best Law Firm
We are delighted to be featured in the 2025 Times Best Law Firm List for commercial property! Congratulations to our team and thank you...
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Nov 5, 2024
Key announcements from Autumn's Budget
November 2024 Chief Executive, Peter Allinson ; Head of ESG, Chris Kerr and Planning partner, Chrisa Tsompani , share their views on the...
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Nov 4, 2024
What is the Impact of the Autumn Budget?
November 2024 Planning partner, Chrisa Tsompani , recently featured in LexisNexis stating: ‘This is a promising and a step in the right...
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Nov 1, 2024
Labour Party's Autumn Budget
November 2024 Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Labour government’s first budget since 2010 yesterday. BE News's latest article ...
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Oct 21, 2024
How Will COP 16 Impact the Real Estate Industry?
October 2024 COP 16 begins today, Head of ESG, Chris Kerr , explains how this will impact the real estate industry: COP16 begins today...
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Oct 2, 2024
Are Labour’s plans for new towns rooted in reality?
September 2024 Planning partner, Chrisa Tsompani , featured in Co Star exploring the new government's plans for new towns: Building new...
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Sep 19, 2024
How will the proposed changes to green belt policy impact local authorities?
September 2024 Featuring in the Local Government Lawyer, planning specialist Nigel Hewitson explains: "There's a hierarchy you start...
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Aug 12, 2024
Government Lifts Nutrient Neutrality Advice in Harbour Area
Planning Update August 2024 Natural England has lifted the nutrient neutrality advice for phosphorus in the Poole Harbour catchment area,...
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Aug 1, 2024
Property Week's Inspiring Women in Property Awards.
We are delighted to be partnering with Property Week for their Inspiring Women in Property Awards 2024! The event is dedicated to...
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Jul 31, 2024
What is the Impact of the New Government Promises?
Updated July 2024 Over the past few weeks, we have seen a new Labour government be elected alongside a powerful King’s speech promising...
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Jul 31, 2024
Addressing Compensation for Loss of Valuable Habitat
Planning Update July 2024 Compensation for loss of valuable habitat could be addressed by Grampian condition. A council refused planning...
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Jul 24, 2024
The New Planning Infrastructure Bill and its Impact on Local Governments
Planning Update July 2024 Planning specialist, Stephanie Hall, recently featured in Lexis Nexis commenting on the new planning...
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Jul 23, 2024
“Seriously Flawed” Consultation Leads to Quashing of Council Change of Use Approval
Planning Update July 2024 Hackney Council’s prior approval for the change of use of a commercial building to residential has been quashed...
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Jul 18, 2024
Supreme Court Judgment will Significantly Impact Fossil Fuel Project Planning Decisions
Planning Update July 2024 The Supreme Court has ruled that the grant of planning permission for oil production was unlawful for failing...
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Jun 26, 2024
Latest Updates to the Planning Inspectorate's Procedural Guide
Planning Update June 2024 The Planning Inspectorate has updated the Procedural Guide regarding Planning appeals. Planning specialists,...
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Jun 21, 2024
Planning Permission Appeals: Rule Reinforced That Only Applicants Can Pursue an Appeal
Planning Update June 2024 The decision made by planning inspector that an appeal was not properly made was quashed in Taytime Ltd v...
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