On 25 June the government issued guidance on changes to planning appeals. The aim is to simplify and speed up the planning appeal process. In 2009, the ‘expedited’ part 1 written representations process was introduced. It is a simpler process than other processes for dealing with appeals and allows the Planning Inspectorate to reach quicker, …
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The CA has heard an interesting case in relation to the modification of covenants under s84 LPA 1925. The CA summarised the issues thus: ‘1. The central issue in this appeal is whether restrictive covenants in a lease provide the lessor, which is also the planning authority, with practical benefits of substantial value or advantage …
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The SC has heard an important case regarding public rights of access. The press summary is as follows: ‘Background to the Appeal This appeal concerns the extent of the public’s right of access to Dartmoor under section 10(1) of the Dartmoor Commons Act 1985 (“the 1985 Act”). The question the court has to decide is …
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