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Making decisions on planning applications is a function that is split between officers and elected members sitting on planning...

The Government finally published the much anticipated, revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). These revisions, unveiled by...

The Law Commission has recently issued a consultation on their proposal to reform the law around compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) with...

It came as no surprise that planning reform featured prominently in the King’s Speech given the Government’s manifesto pledge to build...

This excellent article by Keith Cooper highlights the changing role of local authorities in the Section 106 affordable housing crisis.  ...

The announcement by Homes England of a section 106 clearing house is unlikely to make the step change in the way intended.    It is...

This excellent article in The i brings to light an issue which has been long brewing; current law section 106 agreements oblige...

As promised by the new Labour government, the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is due shortly. The consultation period...

Prior to its election as the majority party in the House of Commons, the Labour Party made notable pledges to reform the inefficiencies...

Changes have been made to Class Q of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) allowing permitted development...

The King delivered his speech in the House of Lords on Wednesday setting out the Government’s agenda for the next parliament. At the...

After a decade and a half, Britain has woken up to a new Labour Government. There are several anticipated changes within planning as...