17 November 2011
The Localism Act 2011 will devolve greater powers to councils and neighbourhoods and give local communities more control over housing and planning decisions.
20 September 2011
Welcome to the latest issue of Planning Law. In this issue - changes with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), new Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations, Community Infrastructure Levy update and much more.
18 April 2011
Our latest issue of Planning Law, in which we aim to keep you informed of current issues and news in planning and land use.
17 December 2010
After some delay and much anticipation, the Localism Bill is finally here. At some 207 Clauses and 24 Schedules in length, it covers topics as diverse as the pay accountability of top Council officials, to the delivery of national infrastructure.
11 November 2010
The High Court in the very recent case of Cala Homes (South) Limited v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and Winchester City Council has ruled that the Secretary of State Eric Pickles' decision to abolish the Regional Strategies (what were previously the Regional Spatial Strategies) in July 2010 was unlawful.
07 July 2010
As widely expected, the Coalition Government has announced that they are to abolish the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC), set-up by the previous Government last year. So what now for the rail industry?
15 March 2010
Among many hazards for developers and landowners, a claim for a registration of a town or village green (TVG) is, or certainly should be, amongst the most feared. Read on for further information.
07 December 2009
Welcome to the latest issue of Planning Law, our bulletin in which we aim to keep you informed of current issues and news in planning.
26 October 2009
This edition of Top Storey, our commercial property update, covers a range of issues including: working with tenants in financial difficulties; the Asset Protection Scheme ("APS"); the presence of protected species on your development site; social housing; planning law update; and green leases update.
29 September 2009
Julian Boswall looks at consenting major energy projects under the new Infrastructure Planning Commission.
01 July 2009
Julian Boswall explains the role the planning system plays in implementing renewable energy projects which will be essential in the UK’s drive to meet its electricity needs. This article first appeared in Solicitors Journal.
04 September 2008
Combining the experience of our Real Estate, Planning, Environment and Construction teams we are ideally placed to offer developers advice that addresses the many issues surrounding regeneration and sustainability. We have, for several years, acted for clients who are at the forefront of these developments.
01 February 2008
Newsletter of the Planning team
01 January 2008
This briefing discusses the Planning Bill 2007, which was introduced into Parliament at the end of November 2007.
18 April 2007
The Planning Law team at Burges Salmon has experience in a number of sectors including, housing, retail, leisure, waste, energy, minerals, telecoms, transport and the nuclear industry. The attached brochure lists the specific advice provided by the planning team and also details feedback from a number of clients.
17 April 2007
Newsletter covering a range of topical issues including: Environmental Assessment and Reserved Matters, The Commons Act 2006, Compulsory Purchase, Enforcement Time Limits etc.
01 March 2007
Newsletter covering a range of topical issues including: Stamp Duty Land Tax avoidance, Empty Dwellings, Reits, Service charges in Commercial Property and many more.