When does a highway impact justify the refusal of planning?
Highway objections can often become decisive in planning applications, particularly for larger schemes where modelling…
September 29, 2026 By Michelle Perring
Supporting Councils Through Change: What Matters Now and What to Do Next
Local authorities continue to face significant change, from financial pressures and increasing service demand to…
September 28, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Are Principal Councils Permitted to Transfer Income Producing Assets?
Our Property Litigation team is regularly asked whether Principal Councils (i.e., a District, Borough or…
September 28, 2026 By Hannah Slade
Employment Rights Act Reforms: What rural and agricultural employers must do to stay compliant
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) represents the most significant overhaul of UK employment law…
September 28, 2026 By Ellie Hibberd
I’ve Been Approached by a Renewable Energy Developer: What Should I Do First?
Being contacted by a renewable energy developer can be a daunting but appealing prospect. Developers…
September 28, 2026 By James Snell
How Does Cohabitation Affect a Divorce Financial Settlement?
Following the breakdown of a marriage, new relationships can start. You may be considering moving…
September 25, 2026 By Alara Guven
Facing a Common Land Registration Application – a Landowner’s Guide
Whilst common land has an owner, it also carries rights for other people that enable…
September 24, 2026 By Oliver Bradbear
What to Expect From Private Financial Dispute Resolution (pFDR)
A Private Financial Dispute Resolution (also known as a private FDR or pFDR) is a…
September 22, 2026 By Benitia Knowles-Wright
Data Protection Complaints: The New ‘Right to Complain’
Most people are aware that they can raise concerns with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)…
September 21, 2026 By Max Miliffe
Get to Know Your Legal Advisor – Hazel Sanders
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
September 21, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Register Your Rental Property Service
As part of the second phase of the Renters' Rights Act implementation, the government will…
September 18, 2026 By Nicola Hall
Drone Rules – limiting the ability to “look to the skies”?
Drones have been increasing in popularity over recent years and now more people than ever…
September 17, 2026 By Thomas Chartres-Moore