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Compulsory purchase guidance: new advice from the Scottish government

New guidance from the Scottish government was published at the end of April 2018. We look at the key points.
23 May 2018

Alternative development proposals: how do they affect CPO validity?

The case of Swish Estates has re-stated the Margate principles when considering the validity of a CPO where a landowner has put forward an alternative development proposal.
02 May 2018

Compulsory purchase order process: key steps to secure a CPO

An overview of the compulsory purchase order process for acquiring authorities and interested parties. Our timeline sets out the key stages to secure a CPO.
11 April 2018

CPO and compensation: important changes to planning and CPO law

This article looks at a number of provisions relevant to compulsory acquisition in the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 and Housing and Planning Act 2016 that come into force on 6 April 2018.
28 March 2018

How does the government propose to capture land value uplift?

The Communities and Local Government Committee seeks written submissions by 2 March to inform its land value capture inquiry. Here are the headlines for developers, landowners and local authorities.
21 February 2018

Autumn Budget 2017: what are the implications for planning and CPO?

We consider the potential impacts of the autumn budget for planning and development, including measures related to housing, the community infrastructure levy and further reform of the planning system.
24 November 2017

Viability assessments and benchmark land values

The Planning Inspectorate has considered the correct approach to determining benchmark land values for viability assessments.
15 September 2017

General election 2017 – implications for planning law

What are the implications for planning and development following the general election? Which manifesto pledges are likely to dominate in the coming months and beyond?
27 June 2017

The housing white paper – worth the wait?

Will the government's long-awaited housing white paper help to solve the UK's housing crisis? We look at the implications for developers, planners and investors.
08 February 2017

The Neighbourhood Planning Bill – what are the implications for developers?

An outline of the possible implications for developers arising out of the second reading of the Neighbourhood Planning Bill in the House of Lords.
31 January 2017

The Neighbourhood Planning Bill 2016 – implications for developers

The Neighbourhood Planning Bill is the latest piece of legislation to be introduced with the aim of streamlining the planning process. We highlight two interesting proposals from the legislation.
04 November 2016

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The solution to the housing crisis?

Boswall and Minhinick discuss the key provisions of the Housing and Planning Bill and a number of decisions that have provided clarity on planning matters.
10 February 2016
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