New planning guidance for housing for older and disabled people
The new chapter to the NPPG helpfully states that LPAs: should set clear policies to address the housing needs of […]
Rachael Herbert
Full bioSelf-build series Part 4: Further reform still needed
This Series has explored the common CIL risks for self-builders and the proposed amendments that should help to protect future […]
Self-build series Part 3: Self-build pitfalls fixed, but will not remedy existing injustices
The earlier blogs in this Series have explored the pitfalls in the CIL regulations in connection with the self-build exemption […]
Self-build series Part 2: Options for retrofitting the exemption to future permissions
Following on from Part 1 of the Self-Build series, the precarious position for future self-builders should be improved later this […]
Self Build series Part 1
We regularly get CIL self-build enquiries following our blog. Sadly, more often than not the request for advice comes after […]
Planning for an ageing population
The housing shortage and the inability of young people to get onto the property ladder, particularly in the south-east of […]
The NPPF six years on
We consider the main proposed changes in the draft NPPF and whether these will be sufficient to deal with the […]
ACV listing works to ultimately save a Maida Vale favourite?
The pub formerly known as the Truscott Arms in Maida Vale, north west London will re-open as the Hero of […]
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL): is the self-build exemption achievable?
The CIL regime ushered in by the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 has brought more development within the scope of […]
SEA change
There has been a spate of recent cases concerning the requirement for plan makers to consider ‘any reasonable alternatives’ as […]
The Mayoral Planning Manifesto – who will you be voting for? part 2
In London’s mayoral race, Labour’s Sadiq Khan and the Tories’ Zac Goldsmith are the main contenders, with a substantial lead […]
The Mayoral Planning Manifesto – who will you be voting for?
Latest polls suggest Sadiq Khan is likely to be London’s next Mayor, but it will all come down to voter […]