Planning And Environment Update: On the road to ruin or recovery?

Shoosmiths LLP | Property Law Journal | March 2015 #329
How are planning applications for renewable energy projects dealt with, and why are such a high number the subject of intervention by the Secretary of State? Samantha Grange reports on the current state of play ‘Having regard to the 33 decisions issued to date, the Secretary of State’s refusal rate is a worrying 91%; just …

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Planning Update: Listed buildings and conservation areas

Shoosmiths LLP | Property Law Journal | July/August 2014 #323
There is a strong presumption against the grant of permission in cases where listed buildings or conservation areas are affected by proposals. Kirsten Hewson examines planning policy and case law ‘For substantial harm to be regarded as “necessary”, developers must show that the proposed development carries with it an exceptional degree of justification, and must …

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