Amongst a raft of new bills, measures and strategies announced in King Charles' III address at the opening of Parliament earlier this week was a major shake-up of the UK planning system.
Insights: Planning
Planning Updates: Appropriate Assessment decision affirmed
In this week's planning update, we've covered a couple of cases that developers should be aware of... An appeal decision affirming when appropriate assessments relating to nutrient neutrality should be carried out by developers and a High Court decision following a judicial challenge over a Council's muddled approach to public speakers at a planning committee.
Local Authority round-up: 03/05/24
Our Local Authority round up provides brief summaries of topical information on a weekly basis, to keep you aware of the changes and updates relevant to you.
Don’t Stop Me Now! – Updates to the Planning Practice Guidance
Following the recent changes to local planning authorities' powers to enforcement planning control, the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities ("DLUHC") has now updated it's published guidance for how breaches of planning control are dealt with.
Planning Speed Read – Enforcement Powers Improved and Al Fresco Dining made easy
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.
Planning Speed Read – Planning in Purdah-tory and Appeals Updates
With local elections looming on 2 May this year, applicants for planning permission should expect delays in local planning authorities' decision making during April.
