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Environmental Outcome Reports: the replacement of EU assessment regimes

A brief guide to the UK Government consultation on Environmental Outcome Reports, launched on 17 March 2023
12 July 2023

Preparing Local Nature Recovery Strategies

An update on Local Nature Recovery Strategies introduced by the Environment Act 2021 and described in DEFRA’s recent statutory guidance and policy paper
05 July 2023

Press release

Burges Salmon advises BayWa r.e. UK on ten-turbine Scottish wind farm acquisition

The firm has advised leading global renewable energy developer BayWa r.e. UK on the acquisition of High Constellation Wind Farm from Blue Energy
19 February 2021

Press release

Burges Salmon advises Bio Capital on refinancing of UK anaerobic digestion portfolio

The firm has advised the Bio Capital platform, owned by Equitix and Helios, on the refinancing of its anaerobic digestion assets
08 February 2021

Press release

Burges Salmon advises BayWa r.e. UK on acquisition of Dalquhandy Wind Farm in Scotland

The firm has advised leading global renewable energy developer BayWa r.e. UK on the acquisition of Brockwell Energy’s South Lanarkshire wind farm
08 June 2020

COVID-19: Scotland assists developers by extending the duration of planning permission

The Scottish Parliament has passed the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020, which will help developers address difficulties within the planning system
03 April 2020

COVID-19: Managing existing planning permissions and applications

Despite rule-makers altering rules in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, planning deadlines continue to apply. Developers need to keep an eye out
26 March 2020

Biodiversity Net Gain – what are the key features?

The government is to introduce a requirement for development to deliver 'biodiversity net gain'. Here is an overview for local authorities, landowners and developers

05 September 2019

A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 2: N to Z

This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
28 May 2019

Education Contributions for Housing – New Guidance from the Department for Education

In April 2019, the Department for Education published guidance notes on education contributions in housing developments. This article summarises the key points for developers and local authorities
21 May 2019

A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 1: A to M

This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
14 May 2019

S106 agreements: helpful guidance from courts

Two recent court judgments remind local authorities, developers and landowners of key principles when drafting and entering s106 agreements.
17 September 2018
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