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When Does a Change of Use Actually Begin? Lessons from Class MA Case Law
In the world of permitted development rights (PDR), timing is everything. Especially under Class MA of the General Permitted Development...
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What I Tell Every Client Before Submitting a Planning Application
Over the years, I’ve seen planning applications of every shape and size from modest house extensions to complex urban regeneration...
Apr 82 min read
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Making Your Case: How to Prepare a Strong Statement of Case for Planning Appeals
When preparing a Statement of Case for a planning appeal, it's vital to remember that the appeal will be determined on the same basis as...
Apr 22 min read
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Fiske case exposes S73 limits on planning condition changes
A Court of Appeal ruling in Test Valley Borough Council v Fiske [2024] EWCA Civ 1541 has provided significant clarification on the...
Feb 62 min read
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What do Pilkington and Hillside Mean for "Drop-In Applications"?
What is Pilkington? The Pilkington principle , arising from Pilkington v Secretary of State for the Environment (1973), states that a...
Jan 281 min read
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‘Payment in Kind’ and Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations Explained
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulations 2010 (as amended) address the concept of "payment in kind" in Regulations 73, 73A,...
Jan 103 min read
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Brownfield passports
A Brownfield Passport is a policy initiative aimed at streamlining the development of brownfield land—previously developed urban land...
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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