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We publish a number of informative and topical newsletters based around our service and business areas. It is important to us that we continually share ideas, information and best practice with our clients and contacts so everyone can benefit from news on new law, comment on topical events, and information on upcoming issues which will have a bearing on you and your business activities.
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planning update May 2012
Recent months have seen some interesting developments. As usual, we can anticipate plenty to keep us busy over the coming months. In the meantime, this update deals with topical case-law ranging from noise pollution to tailpiece conditions and highlights some recent interesting developments.
recent planning developments – a quick tour!
As ever, planning has not been standing still. Zoë Walker takes you on a whistle stop tour of what has been happening over the last quarter. From housing reform to TPOs, this guide highlights the things you need to know.
are you Regulation 122 compliant?
The Community Infrastructure Levy has long been attracting interest and Regulation 122 is, in no small part, responsible for this. In this article, Gerry Sheedy discusses two recent appeals where contributions sought by the Local Planning Authority were deemed by the Inspector to be non-compliant with Regulation 122. The appeals are a stark reminder that the drafting of section 106 Agreements/Unilateral Undertakings needs to ensure that the payment is not binding where there is a finding of non compliance with the relevant Regulation.
sign on the dotted line
Some four years ago the Mercury case caused a stir among property circles, despite being a case which centred around the operation of a tax avoidance scheme. Read Callum Nuttall’s article which explores why Mercury has implications for property lawyers who make pre-completion amendments to previously executed documents.
