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Securing a Certificate of Lawfulness
Protecting development and changes of use against enforcement action – a must-read for property owners
How many definitions of “major” development are too many?
Conflicting definitions across the planning system and the implications for your residential development project.
When Is a Bus Not a Bus?
Liz explores sustainability questions about rural public transport
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 Power of Public Engagement
Why public consultation, positive and negative, is vital to the planning process.
When Is an Annex Not an Annex?
The line between an annex and a separate dwellinghouse is not just a legal curiosity — it has real-world implications for planning permissions, enforcement, and family arrangements.
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,...