Planning Law: Shaping New Cases into Solution-Focused Advice for Your Clients

Conditions

What are the limits of the power to impose conditions on the grant of planning permission following DB Symmetry v Swindon Borough Council?

Answered by: Richard Humphreys QC of No.5 Chambers

Richard acted in the DB Symmetry v Swindon Borough Council litigation. "He is the ideal QC for complex planning cases - clear, concise, commercial - and a joy to work with."

Viability

What is the state of play on C2/C3 planning distinction, affordable housing and scheme viability following the Rectory Homes case?

Answered by: Sarah Fitzpatrick Head of Planning, Norton Rose Fulbright

Sarah has advised on some of the UK's most prominent developments, including the US Embassy at Nine Elms, the Shard, the Olympic Park, Crossrail and North Wales Connect.

Design

When - right now - is good design a reason or material consideration for approval, looking at applications that have turned both ways?

Answered by: Andrew Parkinson of Landmark Chambers

Andrew is ranked as one of the top 5 planning barristers under the age of 35. The Journal of Planning Law included 3 of his cases in its recent summary of important cases.

Planning Policy

Despite the controversy and hullabaloo, will the government change planning policy over the five-year land supply and housing delivery test?

Answered by: David Brock Director, David Brock Consulting

David is “immensely experienced, a great communicator and at the forefront of developments.” His projects include Canary Wharf and King's Cross. He writes the David Brock Planning Blog.

Judicial Review

What counts and makes a difference in a successful judicial review of planning decisions, supported by case-law and practical examples?

Answered by: Mark Westmoreland Smith of Francis Taylor Buildings

Mark acted for Drax in a High Court appeal of development consent given for a Yorkshire power station's repowering. He is editor of ‘Planning Appeal Decisions, Sweet & Maxwell’.

Permitted Development

What type of housing is coming forward under permitted development, prior approval and changes to the Use Class order?

New and important innovations or damp squibs?

Answered by: Cristina Howick Director of Planning Policy, Stantec

Christina is named as one of the most influential women in UK planning. She wrote the PAS's Advice Note on objectively assessed need and advised on innumerable examinations and appeals.

Statutory Instruments

Does Gluck v SoS HCLG [2020] mark a departure in the Court's approach to statutory instruments in planning cases?

Answered by: Charles Streeten of Francis Taylor Buildings

Charles is a “fast-rising star of the planning bar, matching the very best for talent.” His advice is “clear and exceptionally pragmatic”, and he appeared in Gluck v SoS HCLG [2020].