Vacant Building Credit – an own goal?
Vacant Building Credit (VBC) was re-introduced into the NPPG in May 2016 to less vocal opposition than it faced when […]
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Improving the use of Planning Conditions?
Too many unnecessary and overly restrictive conditions are still routinely attached to planning permissions, driving up costs and impeding development. […]
Neighbourhood Planning Unchained? The Neighbourhood Planning Bill 2016
Having lost its infrastructure component between the Queen’s Speech and publication, the slimline Neighbourhood Planning Bill had its first reading […]
CPO – gentrification or regeneration?
The recent refusal by the Secretary of State to confirm Southwark Council’s CPO for the next phase of the Aylesbury […]
Planning TV – Spotlight on Planning in London
Dentons Planning TV is a new and innovative platform for engaging in and reacting to the latest developments in the […]
Planning TV – Spotlight on Section 106 Review Mechanisms
Dentons Planning TV is a new and innovative platform for engaging in and reacting to the latest developments in the […]
Simply the best? A review of what ‘best consideration’ means in practice and how it is affecting the property market
In a world of increasing devolution and local responsibility, local authorities still need ministerial consent to dispose of land at […]
High Court clarifies application of presumption in favour in heritage harm case
The High Court has provided further guidance on the application of the presumption in favour of sustainable development (paragraph 14 […]
Troubled waters – Equalities Duty and Alternative Sites Failings Fatal
The public sector equality duty under Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 (PSED) is playing an increasing role in […]
Planning TV – Spotlight on Neighbourhood Planning
Dentons Planning TV is a new and innovative platform for engaging in and reacting to the latest developments in the […]
Lions and tigers and … Assets of Community Value
The first Asset of Community Value (ACV) case to reach the Upper Tribunal has upheld the listing of a field […]
Timely delivery for regeneration projects
The Winchester Silver Hill scheme was based on a development agreement between Winchester City Council and a developer for a […]
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