NEWS
Dec 13, 2019
Overlapping planning permissions: which one is valid?
The High Court has recently revisited the principles for determining the validity of overlapping consents. Gary Soloman and Alex Minhinick highlight the key points for landowners, developers and local authorities.
Dec 05, 2019
Council forced to apply for retrospective planning permission for ground source heat pumps after thinking it was unnecessary
Northumberland County Council has had to grant itself retrospective planning permission for three ground source heat pump arrays after realising that it had gone ahead in the mistaken belief that permission was not needed.
Dec 02, 2019
Campaigners secure funds for potential judicial review of new Bedford to Cambridge rail route
A campaign group has said it has successfully raised sufficient funds to pursue a judicial review against East West Rail (EWR) should a route announcement for the new Bedford to Cambridge rail line be by way of Bassingbourn or neighbouring villages.
Nov 20, 2019
Council loses Supreme Court appeal over whether community fund donation was material consideration for grant of planning permission
The Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that a district council acted unlawfully when, in granting planning permission for a wind turbine, it took into account a proposed donation to a local community fund.
Nov 07, 2019
Court of Appeal rules planning inspector went beyond her powers in section 73 TCPA case
A planning inspector exceeded her powers in a case concerning permission for wind turbines, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Nov 05, 2019
Bevan Brittan makes new partner, four associates in mid-year promotions round
Law firm Bevan Brittan has appointed Colin McConaghy, a commercial projects specialist in its Bristol office, as a partner in its mid-year promotions round.
Oct 21, 2019
Sharpe Pritchard advises borough council on 30-year, £1bn joint venture
Sharpe Pritchard has advised Brentwood Borough Council and its property company, Seven Arches Investments, on a joint venture expected to be worth as much as £1bn over the next 30 years.
Sep 26, 2019
Council leader resigns and refers himself to Ombudsman after Welsh Audit Office letter
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has resigned and referred himself to an Ombudsman.
Sep 25, 2019
Council hit by judicial review challenge over planning permission for site near scheduled ancient monument
Campaigners have launched a judicial review challenge over Folkestone and Hythe District Council’s decision to grant planning permission for development on land adjacent to the Royal Military Canal, a scheduled ancient monument.
Sep 06, 2019
Ministry invites 100 places to apply for ‘Town Deals’ in bid to boost regeneration
The Government has invited 100 places to develop proposals for a new generation of so-called “Town Deals” under which they could receive up to £25m.
Sep 02, 2019
Government publishes revised guidance aimed at simplifying advice on Community Infrastructure Levy regime
The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has published new planning practice guidance designed to “further simplify advice on the CIL regime, helping communities and developers understand what is required”.