Planning Permission
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Daylight/ Sunlight Error Fatal To Permission
In Watt, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Hackney & Anor [2016] EWHC 1978 (Admin), the High […]
The need for focus on conditions (and not descriptions) in Section 73 applications
The consequences of failing to restrict use by imposing a condition were highlighted in a recent appeal decision concerning a […]
Assets of Community Value: chickens and eggs
Some recent cases have considered Assets of Community Value (ACVs) where the owner is both appealing a refusal of planning […]
Amalgamation of units still at risk
As we have noted previously, the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (“TCPA”) is clear that the conversion of a […]
Short term rentals – a potential planning issue?
The recent decision in Iveta Nemcova v Fairflied Rents Limited [2016] UKUT 303 underlined the importance of reviewing lease terms […]
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. […]
Ready, steady… build!
On April Fool’s Day, we suggested – with a perfectly straight face – that the conditions may be in place […]
High Court allows relaxed view of needs on appeal
The High Court has adopted a flexible approach to dealing with ‘objectively assessed needs’ (OAN) on a planning appeal in […]
Affordable snakes and ladders on small sites
The judgment in the battle of wills over the Government’s small sites affordable housing and Vacant Building Credit policies has […]