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 Tom Grogan in Property Week on smart data and the green agenda Sustainability and carbon emissions are likely to become increasingly regulated.
Event 26 Nov 2020 Mishcon Academy: Digital Sessions - Shaping Cities - Sustainable Solutions for the City of Tomorrow
News Onwards and upward: an overview of reforms for permitted development rights In a post-COVID world, the Government has introduced numerous new permitted development rights (PDR). This article sets out a summary of the new PDRs that have been introduced this year.
News Propertyshe Perspectives: reactions to proposed planning overhaul, the role of SME builders and more In this week's Property Week blog, Susan Freeman considers the mixed responses to the Government’s proposed overhaul of the planning regime.
News “Computer Says Yes”? - Early observations on Boris Johnson’s all new, all digital, three zone planning system The future is now. Under expansive reforms proposed yesterday the Government promises a modern, digital planning system capable of “sweeping aside” practically all of the knotty issues that have kept town planners busy since 1947, and perhaps even replacing them with computers.
News Propertyshe Perspectives: the future of retail and the climate change crisis In this week's Property Week blog, Susan Freeman considers the retail industry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.