Fire Safety Defects – who is responsible for the costs?
Who is responsible for the repair and maintenance costs of fire safety defects? Following the…
December 14, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
How will the Environment Bill impact rural businesses?
The new Environment Bill has finally become law this year. What impact can we expect…
November 18, 2021 By Tom Graham
Developing land or farm buildings into holiday accommodation
Are you thinking of making the most of the staycation boom by developing unused land…
October 26, 2021 By Brittany Allen
Multi-council deal supported by Stephens Scown’s corporate team
Stephens Scown’s corporate team has recently advised on a significant transaction for CORSERV, which involved…
September 27, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM) – duties of commercial clients
What are the Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM) and what are the duties of…
September 23, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
The Saints Trails – new multi-user trails linking Newquay to Perranporth
Cornwall Council proposals for the Saints Trails have taken a major step forward. The Council…
September 2, 2021 By Tim Walmsley
Partial breach of planning conditions – what is the enforcement impact?
How does a breach of planning permission restrict what can take place after the breach…
August 26, 2021 By Duncan Tilney
Restrictive Covenants – developers, beware!
When a developer ignores restrictive covenants, they risk facing the Courts and may end up…
July 21, 2021 By Mike Davies
Restrictive Covenants – modification and discharge
What are the options available for landowners wishing to modify or remove restrictive covenants? Restrictive…
July 21, 2021 By Ben Jones
Annoyance Covenants – can this extend to interference with a view?
It is usual for land owners to be bound by restrictive covenants prohibiting them from…
July 21, 2021 By Ben Jones
Restoring Mineral Sites – restoration and aftercare
What conditions do you need to be aware of when restoring mineral sites and maintaining…
June 4, 2021 By Chris Tofts
Cladding & Fire Safety Work – who pays for it?
Following the Grenfell tragedy, there has been widespread concern about the safety of tall buildings,…
May 13, 2021 By Jim Gorrod