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Planning and Compulsory Purchase Publications

17 November 2011

The Localism Act 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

Planning Law - Autumn 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

Planning Law - Spring 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

Localism Bill

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

Secretary of State's decision to abolish the Regional Strategies in July 2010 was unlawful

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

Update on Rail Projects and the IPC

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

New Village Green Warning

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

Planning Law Newsletter Winter 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

Top Storey - Autumn 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

In House Lawyer - September 2009

Julian Boswall looks at consenting major energy projects under the new Infrastructure Planning Commission.

01 July 2009

The road to renewable

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

Regeneration & Sustainability Brochure

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

Planning Law

Newsletter of the Planning team

01 January 2008

Planning Reform - January 2008

This briefing discusses the Planning Bill 2007, which was introduced into Parliament at the end of November 2007.

18 April 2007

Planning Law Brochure

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

Planning Law - Spring 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

Top Storey Winter 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.