Town and Country Planning
Amendment to the National Planning Policy Framework
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is a critical document for anyone involved in development in England. This post details a recent change to the NPPF and explains what it means for development in the grey belt. What is the National Planning Policy Framework? The NPPF sets out ....
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What did the King’s Speech promise for planning?
The King’s Speech – formally known as the Speech from the Throne – is a much-awaited event that is delivered at the State Opening of Parliament, marking the start of the parliamentary year. In this speech, the UK monarch sets out the government’s priorities for the months ahead Thi....
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‘Clarkson’s Law’ and the conversion of agricultural buildings
Jeremy Clarkson’s foray into the world of farming has been followed with interest by the nation since the launch of his hit television show, Clarkson’s Farm, in 2021. Previously known for his penchant for fast cars in his role as Top Gear host, and later as Chris Tarrant’s replacement on Who ....
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I’ve heard of the 10 and 4-year rule in planning, what does it mean?
If you want to be certain that the existing use of a building is lawful for planning purposes, or that your proposed development does not require planning permission, you can apply for a Lawful Development Certificate. Due to the limitation periods that apply to these Certificates, you may also hav....
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What is a Section 106 Agreement?
You might come across this term in connection with planning permission for a new building development in your area, a proposed supermarket or a housing project for example. Section 106 Agreements, commonly referred to as ‘developer contributions’, are governed by the Town and Country Planning Ac....
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Section 106 and 278 Agreements – what you need to know
If you’re a developer or anybody who has to deal with planning law in their line of work, you’ll likely have heard of Section 106 and 278 Agreements. These two types of legal agreement are made between developers and local planning authorities. Both are key components in any successful devel....
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Your ultimate guide to planning enforcement notices
If you have previously made, or are in the process of making, alterations to your property, a planning enforcement notice could ruin everything. You might have to cease building works, spend money on modifying the property or – in the worst-case scenario – demolish all your hard work. In thi....
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