The planning system, in particular housing delivery and energy generation, has been high on the political agenda for over a decade. Government controls on how, and where, we live, work and play have never been more important. The new Labour Government is no different. Learn about the latest planning developments and proposals from the team at Mishcon de Reya. Our experience Our planning team regularly handle complex and high-profile developments and property deals, working with master developers and major property owners as well as acting for a range of investors, funders, promotors, owner occupiers and those having land acquired by compulsory acquisition. Our team's extensive knowledge and experience ensures that we are well positioned to navigate our clients through the intricacies of the planning process, including new planning regulations and reforms. Learn more
News Destination development: The Government's "brownfield passport" proposals In late September the Government published a working paper seeking views on proposed policy reform to strengthen the likelihood of obtaining consent for development on urban brownfield land. The paper follows hot on the heels on proposed updates to the National Planning Policy Framework to bolster the 'brownfield' first approach and provide a new 'greybelt' definition for brownfield sites within the Green Belt which should be released for development.
News Government grants planning permission for the redevelopment of Marks & Spencer's flagship store on Oxford Street This is a decision which has been eagerly awaited, both as an indication on the Government's intentions around the ongoing debate on retrofit vs demolition and refurbishment, but also as to intentions in respect of investment and economic growth.
News Analysing Labour's new development agenda: Public benefit or unfair advantage The ascension of the Labour Party to government has been met with optimism across the property and construction sectors, fuelled by Labour's mandate to tackle the pressing issues of housing shortage and stalled infrastructure development.
News "Yes, minister" - The power of written ministerial statements If a Government wants to quickly influence and direct a change in policy, clarify ambiguities, set new priorities, or reinforce existing policies, they need look no further than issuing a written ministerial statement (WMS).
News Analysing Starmer's housing reforms: Tom Barton for the Daily Telegraph Tom Barton, a Partner at Mishcon de Reya, provided insights to the Daily Telegraph on the potential legal challenges to Sir Keir Starmer's housebuilding reforms.
News Labouring for housebuilders The FT reports that among a general post-election stock market bounce on Friday, housebuilder shares have figured strongly. Indeed, well-known names seem to have experienced 2-3.5 times the percentage increase of the rest of the FTSE250.
News The first 100 days of a Labour Government: Planning Reform Proposals Commenting on the Chancellor’s proposals for planning reform, Daniel Farrand, Of Counsel in the Planning and Environment Group at Mishcon de Reya said:
News Comparing the Conservative and Labour manifestos on planning: Greenfield, brownfield, red field, blue field Now the Conservative and Labour Party manifestos have been launched, it is time to see how both parties compare when it comes to planning.