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Indexation calculations for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
In areas where a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule has been adopted, the formula in the CIL Regulations must be used to …
Black Wednesday for M&S as it loses Supreme Court Battle...
The Supreme Court unanimously rules that, in the absence of express wording in the lease, Marks and Spencer is not entitled to an apportioned refund of …
Development Management Procedure Order 2015
The updated Development Management Procedure Order 2015 consolidates a range of previous changes, but also brought in (from 15th April 2015): • ‘Deemed …
Historic England (previously English Heritage)
Since 15 April 2015, Historic England has been the name for the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (previously English Heritage). …
EIA thresholds reduced
The regulations relating to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) set out various 'thresholds' for the purposes of determining whether development needs …
Demolition in Conservation Areas - no permitted development rights
Since 1 October 2013 Conservation Area Consent has not been necessary for demolition of an unlisted building or enclosure in a …
Vacant Building Credit - abolished
In November 2014, the Government published a Ministerial Statement which outlined a policy known as 'vacant building credit' whereby buildings which were …
Office to residential conversion rights to be made permanent
On the same day as announcing the Housing and Planning Bill (13 October 2015), the Department for Communities and Local Government confirmed that the …
Housing and Planning Bill announced
Yesterday (13 October 2015) the Housing and Planning Bill was published, proposing new planning legislation including requirements for starter homes in …
Environment Agency softens its approach to Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) compliance
The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance on its approach to enforcement of ESOS (the Enforcement Guidance). ESOS currently requires …
Government consults on business energy efficiency measures, including possible abolition of the CRC
The Government has launched a major consultation on the energy reporting and taxation regime for UK businesses. The consultation recognises that at …
Are problems associated with UK Limited Partnerships about to be solved? The new Private Fund Limited Partnership
UK limited partnerships are commonly used as real estate investment vehicles but can be a challenge to operate. The Treasury has just published a …
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