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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 month includes public procurement, planning, the Clean Air Bill, rent regulation, and in loco parentis in schools.
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On 31 January 2020 the High Court handed down judgment in Gluck v Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government [2020] EWHC 161 Admin
In the recent case of Brooksbank v Information Commissioner and another (EA/2018/0226), the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) (FTT(IR)) ordered a Local Authority to disclose its instructions to Queen’s Counsel to advise the Council in respect of a planning decision under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
Landowners were unable to show that they had a genuine intention to redevelop land to enable them to oppose the imposition of code rights under the Electronic Communications Code 2017.
Sources say the solicitors are "well resourced and always available to take a telephone call."
Another source describes the firm as "very approachable and knowledgeable in key areas."
One client says: "They're very friendly and approachable. They put things in plain English and are not too legalistic."
The ‘excellent’ Browne Jacobson LLP has a strong transactional focus and is especially adept at handling work on the intersection between planning and environmental law.
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’.
The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has been published following an extensive consultation period.
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The PM has announced plans to target developers who are sitting on planning permissions in a bid to address the ongoing housing crisis.
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