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With a new Conservative government elected in 2015, the planning reform continues. Concerns about productivity have put the planning system under further scrutiny whilst, at the same time, public sector cost-cutting is eating into the capacity of Local Planning Authorities to deliver; creating a climate of conflict as the Courts continue to be part of the battleground between different interests. All of this continues to be overshadowed by European environmental law. Our long-established planning team continually monitors the changes coming through the planning system and provides up-to-date advice to help you meet your objectives.
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This edition includes updates on procurement, planning, care home providers, litigants in person and how legal decisions influence social work practice.
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This case highlights the need to set out in your building contract who is responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for the works.
There has been concern that despite the number of planning permissions being granted for new homes increasing in line with government housing policy, this is not translating into the expected new homes, and unnecessary pre-commencement conditions are seen as one of the reasons for this deficit.
A number of recent cases have explored the extent of the duty on local authorities to give reasons for their decisions to grant planning permission and the legal consequences of a breach of that duty.
Their people are excellent', says one source.
Market commentators are 'impressed by their public sector work.'
‘Excellent service’ and ‘good knowledge of the planning market’.
Involved in a long campaign of promoting the benefits of the development of a 4000 dwelling urban extension in the green belt.
Securing £70M of S106 contributions from a 5000 dwelling urban extension which had become stalled because of difficulties in securing S106 contributions - a roof charge approach was eventually documented in the principal S106 agreement which provided the framework for three further agreements to follow.
Ensuring the restoration scheme for a degraded raised peat bog was subject to the relevant planning approvals prior to commencement of restoration works.
The PM has announced plans to target developers who are sitting on planning permissions in a bid to address the ongoing housing crisis.
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With the current publicity over the rating revaluation coming in next month alongside proposed changes to the appeals process, today’s Supreme Court decision will come as a relief to embattled ratepayers.
Associate Planner