Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework
The long-awaited revised National Planning Policy Framework (‘NPPF’) was published on 24 July 2018, with…
February 27, 2026 By Chris Tofts
Recovery of Unspent S106 Funds
Councils across the country are sitting on around £6billion in unspent s106 monies and a…
February 23, 2026 By Michelle Perring
Understanding Section 106 Agreements and Biodiversity Net Gain
As planning and environmental requirements continue to evolve in the UK, developers must navigate a…
February 18, 2026 By Chris Tofts
Neighbourhood Planning and NPPF Update
This article aims to explore recent case law and the NPPF consultation which highlights the…
January 16, 2026 By Chris Tofts
Government Publishes Exemptions Policy to s.106 Affordable Housing Contributions
The Government announced on 28 November the outcome of their March 2014 consultation in respect…
December 22, 2025 By Chris Tofts
Leading housing decision to be appealed at Supreme Court
What are relevant policies for the supply of housing? Housing applications decision to be appealed…
November 27, 2025 By Chris Tofts
Why are so many agricultural building conversions being refused?
A recent report indicates that Local Planning Authorities are refusing more than a third of…
October 30, 2025 By Duncan Tilney
Discharge of Conditions and Appropriate Assessment
Many developments have been stalled in areas where Natural England has identified potential harm to…
October 29, 2025 By Chris Tofts
National Parks and National Landscapes – the ‘Enhanced Duty’
For planning professionals, recent cases have clarified the legal framework and Enhanced Duty in which…
October 23, 2025 By Chris Tofts
Get to know your legal advisor – Sarah-Jane Williams
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
September 26, 2025 By Sarah-Jane Williams-Cole
A change to the Electronic Communications Code – the Telecommunications Infrastucture (Leasehold Property) Bill
What are the existing rights of telecommunications operators under the Electronic Communications Code and what…
February 11, 2025 By Richard Bagwell
Major Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework: What This Means for You
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has recently published a revised National…
December 17, 2024 By Chris Tofts