Category: Planning
March 2012
The National Planning Policy Framework
Following the Government’s recent Budget announcement, the NPPF came into force on 27 March 2012.
November 2011
Localism Bill 2010-11 Receives Royal Assent
On 15 November 2011 the Localism Bill 2010-11 was granted Royal Assent. The Localism Act 2011 will introduce fundamental reforms in many aspects of Local Government. These will include:-
November 2011
Neighbourhood Planning Regulations
On 13 December 2010 the Coalition Government presented the Localism Bill 2010-11 to Parliament.
November 2011
CIL Reform
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is currently consulting on proposals to reform the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Draft Regulations to accompany the consultation have also been published.
July 2011
Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development
The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has now published a draft presumption in favour of sustainable development. The presumption states:-
July 2011
Law Commission: Easements, Covenants and Profits A Prendre
The Law Commission has published its final report containing its recommendations to simplify, modernise and improve the law of easements, covenants and profits a prendre. on 8 June 2011.
