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We're thrilled to have advised Urban&Civic, a leading UK Master Developer, on its acquisition of L&Q Estates from London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q), one of the UK’s leading housing associations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/diHVDFTZ
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Writing for Estates Gazette, Alex Wright asks if a recent case demonstrates that there is a willingness by the courts to embrace a new approach to section 18 valuations, when a property is left in disrepair after a tenant’s lease ends and money is needed to restore the property to its previous state. What is the old method vs the alternative? And is it likely this route to valuation will become more common? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d3yXkP9k {Subscription Required} #RealEstate #Litigation #law
Following the relaxing of planning laws to ease the construction of onshore wind, partner James Gibson has contributed his thoughts to an article for Planning Resource discussing the potential impact of the proposals. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eDQe5XA4 {Subscription required} #Planning #Renewables #OnshoreWind
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Commenting on the announcement in the King’s Speech to ‘get Britain building’ Mariya Rankin, senior associate, says “The pledge to build 1.5 million homes announced today is much needed. However, the ability to build at speed will not just be solely reliant on easing planning restrictions. As well as the need for more resources for planning departments, there is a growing tension between innovation in building sustainability and reusing construction materials, and the industry’s tendency to opt for tried and tested ‘standard’ materials that are certified to comply with safety legislation, but are in short supply, at a high price or simply no longer the most sustainable option. “Legally, converting construction demolition waste (“CDW”) into a product involves lengthy testing obligations and unclear regulations which can price small-scale innovators out of the market and ultimately slow down the construction process. The current CDW regulations are just one contender for reform to smooth the path to building affordable, sustainable homes for the future. “Easing planning has broken ground, but tackling the question of how building greener can be incentivised and enabled could add the foundations to achieving the UK’s affordable housing plans.” Read more in this article from Mortgage Solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJqaCgT
The King’s Speech delivered earlier today, marks the start of the parliamentary year and touched upon a number of the new bills that are due to be introduced. Amongst them are developments which will be of particular interest to #landowners, #landlords and #leaseholders of property and land in England and Wales. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/deUz3jpt #Property #Land
📣 Introducing The Planning Brief, our new quarterly update on UK #Planning and #Infrastructure Consenting. Our briefing is designed to provide you with the knowledge of the latest regulatory and case law updates and developments. In this edition: - Infrastructure Consenting – PA 2008 - Environmental Impact Assessment - Water Read or download the briefing here: https://lnkd.in/dCkzXQBG
In the sixth episode of our 2024 PROPcast series, Paula Barrett and Joe Geen focus on the intricate area of data protection issues in the real estate world, and how to stay on the right side of the law. Listen on demand on our Legal insights podcast channel: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dVGsiWtb Apple: https://lnkd.in/d-nPzp4t Listen online: https://lnkd.in/dPA_Putf #PROPcast #DataProtection #PrivacyAndProperty
Head of Planning and Infrastructure Consenting, Paul Maile has been quoted in The Independent, MailOnline, The Sunday Post and other publications in reaction to new UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech this morning on planning and infrastructure. Read the Independent article: https://lnkd.in/d3byhiuR
Commenting on today’s loosening of planning laws for onshore wind James Gibson, partner at Eversheds Sutherland, says: “With one swoop of the pen the policy position for wind farms in England has changed significantly and the de facto ban on onshore wind is over. Before today’s changes the tests for onshore wind farm approval were challenging to satisfy which in turn caused a “de facto ban” on wind farm development over the last 9 years. "The previous ban meant only two onshore wind farms have been consented under the “nationally significant” infrastructure regime. Having acted for the developer on both of those projects, we look forward to seeing the detail of Labour’s proposals to bring the largest wind energy applications back within the decision making powers of central Government. “Before the election, the potential for relaxing planning policy will have already caught the eye of developers and will now trigger increased competition for potential onshore wind farm sites in England. We can expect a significant uptick in planning applications and consents for wind farm development as a consequence of today’s policy changes. “Ultimately, there will still be a robust planning process and requirement for developers to demonstrate that their proposal is acceptable, including whether enough energy can be generated from sites. This announcement does not remove those requirements with each proposal needing to be considered on its own merits. There is also a chance that some planning authorities may seek alternative reasons for refusal within the current policy framework. However, even in that scenario there will be an opportunity to appeal to central Government. “Today’s changes alone do not have the effect of putting onshore wind on a level playing field with other forms of renewables infrastructure. Onshore wind farms are still completely banned from applying for a development consent order – the process of obtaining consent from central government rather than local planning authorities for larger scale energy generation. “Wind farms are also still excluded from national policy statements on energy that provide a strong presumption in favour of development. We can also expect that to change if Labour brings onshore wind back within the development consent order regime. Finally, there are still no national targets for wind farm development and applications for wind farm development will not be immune from the resourcing challenges that have plagued the speed and quality of other planning decisions in recent years. Nonetheless, even though some of these changes will take time to come into effect these are positive signs for onshore wind developers and will have piqued the interest of the industry already.” #RealEstatePlanning #Energy
Writing in Scottish Property Federation Voice, partner Alan Cook discusses the Tenancy of Shops (Scotland) Act 1949 which provides a framework for lease renewals for various types of businesses. The Scottish Law Commission (SLC) is seeking views from those directly involved in such leases, including tenants and landlords. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erXrfE3n