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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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,...

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...