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 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 The King's Speech: The Labour Government's legislative agenda he King's Speech was delivered yesterday at the State Opening of Parliament, marking the ceremonial commencement of the parliamentary session, and setting out the new Government's legislative agenda for this session. Over the coming days, there will be debates on the contents of the speech in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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 A Labour Government: What can we expect? Over the course of the last few weeks, we have been analysing each of the main parties' manifestos and conducting our analysis and comparison of their commitments on some key issues affecting both business and individuals.
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.
News Rural views on the Conservative manifesto Whilst the polls might be some way off forecasting a Liberal Democrat majority, their manifesto contains some interesting points that might shape campaign issues.
News Rural views on the Liberal Democrat manifesto Whilst the polls might be some way off forecasting a Liberal Democrat majority, their manifesto contains some interesting points that might shape campaign issues.