Insights: Estates management and property development

The upcoming changes to the enforcement powers of local planning authorities, and the simplification of al fresco dining licensing represent shifts in England's urban and commercial planning landscape that developers should take note of.

With anticipated timescales extending into 2025 for HM Land Registry to complete new applications, we discuss why it is important to consider this before completion of a transaction and what steps can be taken to mitigate the issues that may arise during the registration gap.

In February of this year the government received robust advice to protect our internationally important water bodies and habitat sites.

Our legal experts update you on property and construction law developments relevant to the Public Sector.