Protecting development and changes of use against enforcement action – a must-read for property owners
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Legislation
How many definitions of “major” development are too many?
Conflicting definitions across the planning system and the implications for your residential development project.
NPPF Consultation Review
Read on for an expert digest of the key topics in the new NPPF
When Is “Grey Belt” Not Sustainable?
Addressing the sustainability aspect of grey belt to create credible arguments for rural sites
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: The Lasting Legacy of the Garden City movement
Liz charts the route from late Victorian philanthropists seeking to improve conditions for workers to the modern planning system, via the Wirral and Letchworth. A must read for anyone interested in their planning history.
Will Planning Appeal Reforms Prejudice the Appellant?
The Government recently published guidance on proposed changes to written representation appeals, sparking discussion at Barker Parry. The reforms aim to expand the householder fast-track route to include additional application types—such as reserved matters,...
Latest – Planning Reform
Kenya Sharland writes about the latest working paper – could the proposals speed up the planning process?
Why are Section 106 Timescales Really Increasing?
Often touted as one of the blocks to speeding up housebuilding, why are Section 106 timescales really increasing?
Technical consultations in planning
Liz discusses how the proposed two-tier system would work under the new proposals
Can we reduce the numbers of un-built homes?
Liz explores whether the Planning Reform Working Paper will in truth speed up build out.