Pre-commencement conditions on planning permissions are the fly in the ointment of development consent. “You can start work!”, they proclaim, before turning around, Columbo-style and…
You need to act if you have received a planning enforcement notice A client recently protested to me about enforcement measures with an impassioned, “it’s…
On the 1 April 2018, the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (or MEES) regulations were introduced. Some five months down the line from their introduction,…
On 1 April 2018, the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) came into force. Here’s what landlords of commercial properties need to know. 1. A…
The final version of the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was finally published at the end of July. In draft form it had required…
Whether you are a home owner or a contractor, some common sense can help avoid costly and often unnecessary disputes The recent low interest rates,…
As some readers will know you can remove a condition from a planning permission, by making a “section 73 application” to the local authority, paying…
Introduction Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) are now at the heart of the NHS’ reforming and upgrading of its estates. In the primary care…
Introduction Payment Notices have always been a contentious area in construction, leading to the great majority of disputes. At times, contractors have benefitted from the…
