Planning permissions cannot be bought
When does a legitimate planning obligation which provides a benefit to the community cross the line…
July 6, 2016 By Chris Tofts
How has the Planning court changed over the last two years?
History In April of 2014 a new Planning Court (“the Court”) was introduced within the…
June 17, 2016 By Stephens Scown
St Ives backs ban on second homes – but will it have unintended consequences?
The result of the public referendum in St Ives – banning the purchase of new…
May 11, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Have you recently received an enforcement notice?
A local planning authority may issue an enforcement notice where a breach of planning control…
January 29, 2016 By Chris Tofts
Landowners and developers: a relationship based on trust?
Agreements between landowners and developers rely strongly on trust and the parties acting in “good…
December 15, 2015 By Nigel Coveney
Double awards success for law firm
One of the leading law firms in Devon and Cornwall has won two prestigious awards…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Developers – can you keep a secret?
A recent tribunal case considered the disclosure of commercially sensitive information regarding a housing development…
September 23, 2015 By Chris Tofts
Planning approval inconsistencies highlighted at rural seminar
Over 70 farming businesses and individuals gathered to hear the latest agricultural updates from a…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
What lies behind dramatic increase in planning appeal costs for Cornwall Council?
The local press has been reporting a substantial increase in the costs that Cornwall Council…
September 23, 2015 By Chris Tofts
Do you need listed building consent for your unlisted building?
It is well known that Listed Building Consent is almost always required for works to a listed building itself.…
September 23, 2015 By Sarah-Jane Williams-Cole
Brighter outlook after update to planning rules in rural areas
New planning rules introduced in April last year to allow agricultural buildings to be converted…
September 23, 2015 By Chris Tofts
Town and Country Planning Act (General Permitted Development) Order 2015
On the 15th April 2015 the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown