26 November 2010 | David Marsden
Since I wrote my article on the Government’s proposals to reform the planning application fee system, so that local authorities can set their planning fees, an interesting development has come to light.
Robert...
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24 November 2010 | David Marsden
In a move that will be of particular interest to developers, the Department for Communities and Local Government has published a consultation paper on its proposals to change planning application fees...
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22 October 2010 | Stephen Carew
HKRUK II (CHC) Ltd v Heaney [2010] EWHC 2245 (Ch)
The owner of land with the benefit of a right of light against other land is entitled to an injunction against someone committing a wrongful act which...
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17 September 2010 | Tim Constable |
The Bribery Act 2010 continues to make headlines. The Bill is now an Act, some sections are already in force with the balance due to come into force shortly.
See my article on the Act published...
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17 August 2010 | Paul Gershlick
Gold had entered into an agreement with BDW (formerly Barratt Homes) to build some properties on Gold’s land. BDW would pay minimum fee per property and the parties would share revenue. The contract...
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10 August 2010 | David Marsden
Last month, I wrote that the abolition of the Regional Strategies in May and the general uncertainty over the Government’s planning policy had left housebuilders ‘in limbo’, with a number of development...
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19 July 2010 | Mark Weston
This case involved a development of Chelsea Barracks. The Prince of Wales stepped in and this led to the relevant planning application being withdrawn. The issue at stake was an agreement between CPC and...
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23 June 2010 | Shimon Shaw
No I'm not talking about the rise to 5% on high end residential property which kicks in next year. Rather this was a hidden change which will affect commercial property purchasers from 4 January 2011.
Pat...
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10 June 2010 | Shimon Shaw
As is reported in the Times this morning, it looks likely that insurance premium tax (IPT) is a prime canditate for an increase on 22 June. Nothing is confirmed (or denied) as yet.
The thinking behind...
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1 June 2010 | Paul Gershlick
The Government has begun announcing its public sector cuts, including in the IT sector. It plans to cut £95m from IT spending in its first round of cuts. The Government also wants to find £1.7bn from...
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