Tag Archives: NPPF
Impact of revised National Planning Policy Framework
The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 24 July 2018. This post considers what difference it will make – in terms of the impact on developers, whether the government’s aims will be achieved and how soon its … Continue reading
Filed under Development, Housing, Planning, Uncategorized
Closing the “viability loophole”? A return for the developer must be taken into account when setting local plans
Authors: Matthew White, Partner and Head of UK Planning; Catherine Howard, Partner; and Lucy Morton, Professional Support Lawyer, Planning, London The Government is recommending that viability is assessed in detail by the local authority at the stage of setting its … Continue reading
Filed under Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), Development, Housing, Planning
Affordable Housing: Back to Basics
Author: Charlotte Dyer, Senior Associate, Planning, Real Estate, London “Affordable housing” – two words that those working in the property and planning world can hardly move without seeing flashed about everywhere. There is a wealth of information available on the … Continue reading
Filed under Development, Planning
Supreme Court rules on the correct interpretation of the phrase “relevant policies for the supply of housing”
Author: Charlotte Dyer, Senior Associate, Planning, London On 10 May 2017, the Supreme Court handed down its eagerly anticipated judgment in respect of two housing appeals against decisions made by Suffolk Coastal District Council and Cheshire East Borough Council. The … Continue reading
Filed under Development, Housing, Planning
What to look forward to in 2016: Planning changes on the horizon
Herbert Smith Freehills' real estate development team are monitoring a number of areas of law likely to change during 2016. Here is a summary of some key areas of change we expect in the field of planning (from a development perspective), … Continue reading
