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Simon Ricketts looks at the Planning Minister’s recent decision to 'designate' nine councils under section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

June 25, 2026

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News

Boroughs launch joint legal challenge against Mayor of London over affordable housing quota cut

June 24, 2026

Campaigners lose High Court challenges over expansion of Gatwick Airport

June 24, 2026

Planning Inspectorate issues guidance on new local plan-making system

June 24, 2026

Magistrates' Court upholds nuisance finding over “explosive” noises from padel courts

Jun 24, 2026

Court of Appeal to hear appeal by council in mortgagee exclusion clause case

Jun 22, 2026

Planning Court judge rejects challenge by council over application of ‘exception test’ in flood risk case

Jun 19, 2026

Research finds significant variation in planning decisions being overturned after council refusal

Jun 19, 2026

Regulator calls for time for BNG requirements to bed down amid concern over further changes

Jun 18, 2026

Council revises planning document for 4,000 home scheme following judicial review threat

Jun 16, 2026

Councils to explore legal options after Government revokes planning powers

Jun 16, 2026

Government revokes planning powers for nine councils in respect of major developments

Jun 15, 2026

London borough issues legal threat against Greater London Authority over affordable housing policy

Jun 11, 2026

Minister intervenes in preparations for draft local plan over 10,000-home shortfall

Jun 11, 2026

Judge quashes decision of planning inspector over “inflexible and mechanistic” approach to policy conflict on flood risk

Jun 11, 2026

Council calls for “legislative support” in tackling unauthorised development where time of the essence

Jun 10, 2026

Charities urge PM to rethink planning reforms and reverse “dilution” of environmental protections

Jun 09, 2026

District council secures year-long extension to injunction obtained over unauthorised development over bank holiday weekend

Jun 09, 2026

Council defeats Planning Court challenge to grant of permission for solar farm

Jun 05, 2026

City council ordered not to submit Local Plan for examination ahead of judicial review

Jun 03, 2026

Amend constitutions for national scheme of delegation of planning functions or face judicial reviews, councils in England warned

Jun 02, 2026

Judge finds woman in contempt over unauthorised home hidden inside barn

May 29, 2026

Councils launch judicial review challenge over ministerial approval of largest solar farm in UK

May 28, 2026

Sasha White KC named Joint Head of Landmark Chambers

May 27, 2026

Court of Appeal refuses extension of time for appeal over airport expansion development consent order ruling

May 26, 2026

Traveller site injunction to remain in place following High Court ruling

May 21, 2026

High Court issues key judgment on failure to serve parties on time

May 20, 2026

Luton Airport expansion challenge heads to Court of Appeal

May 19, 2026

High Court dismisses claim that planning officers misled councillors

May 19, 2026

Company hit with enforcement notice fails in appeal over decision of planning inspector on immunity period

May 14, 2026

Councils express concern at extra requirements to consult Secretary of State on planning decisions

May 13, 2026

Planning Court rejects statutory review challenge over permission for motocross site in Wales

May 13, 2026

Supreme Court refuses Secretary of State permission to appeal in dispute with council over costs award after planning inquiry

May 08, 2026

Court of Appeal finds apparent bias by planning officer tainted report on CLEUD revocation

May 08, 2026

London borough wins High Court challenge over Brockwell Park festivals

May 08, 2026

Outdoor education business fails in Court of Appeal challenge to approval of waste recycling centre

May 07, 2026

Residents crowd fund judicial review over permission for 92-homes development

May 06, 2026

Bristol Airport expansion opponents launch fundraising appeal for legal challenge

May 06, 2026

Permission for tower block granted against advice of officers quashed by consent over “inadequate and/or unintelligible” reasons for approval

May 05, 2026

Judge refuses permission for legal challenge to decision by inspector to reject planning application by faith school

Apr 30, 2026

Law centre hails reversal of decision to grant non-material amendment to planning permission for football stadium

Apr 30, 2026

Councils launch joint legal threat over solar farm NSIP approval

Apr 27, 2026

National scheme of delegation could see “erosion of local democracy”, LGA warns

Apr 27, 2026

High Court blocks garden village development judicial review for second time

Apr 23, 2026

Must read

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Why Local Authorities Cannot Afford to Wait

The UK Government’s proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is likely to mark a significant shift in regulatory expectations. Jonathan Askin, Partner at Hugh James, explores the reasons why.

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Why Local Authorities Cannot Afford to Wait

Features

Streamlining the planning system: the new National Delegation Scheme

Streamlining the planning system: the new National Delegation Scheme

June 11, 2026

Is the new National Scheme of Delegation really a game-changer? Chrisa Tsompani and Nigel Hewitson look at the Government’s regulations and guidance.

Keeping up: JR changes, deadlines

Keeping up: JR changes, deadlines

June 11, 2026

Simon Ricketts looks at two recent cases on time limits in planning cases, and sets out the Government's latest proposed restrictions on legal challenges to infrastructure project decisions.

Applying the principles in Holborn Studios

Applying the principles in Holborn Studios

June 11, 2026

The Planning Court recently considered a challenge to strategic employment development. Giles Cannock KC and Freddie Humphreys explain the outcome.

Refusal to take planning enforcement action

Refusal to take planning enforcement action

June 05, 2026

The High Court recently upheld a council’s refusal to take enforcement action where there was limited information about the character of a former coal yard use. Emma Dring looks at the lessons from the judgment.

Building Liability Orders (BLOs) – Crest Nicholson v Ardmore

Building Liability Orders (BLOs) – Crest Nicholson v Ardmore

Jun 04, 2026

Look, no hands

Look, no hands

May 29, 2026

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Why Local Authorities Cannot Afford to Wait

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Why Local Authorities Cannot Afford to Wait

May 20, 2026

Household waste sites and national landscapes

Household waste sites and national landscapes

May 15, 2026

The (further) perils of failing to comply with service requirements

The (further) perils of failing to comply with service requirements

May 13, 2026

Avoiding duplication between planning and licensing

Apr 27, 2026

Urban development – helping overcome obstacles

Apr 24, 2026

Titchfield Festival Theatre - the new chapter. Or not, as it happens

Apr 17, 2026

Permission for Take Off: £205m Cardiff Airport Subsidy Authorised by the CAT

Apr 16, 2026

Changes to the written representations procedure process for appeals

Apr 09, 2026

Planning committees and delegation

Apr 09, 2026

Injunctions to restrain breaches of planning control

Apr 09, 2026

Lawfulness and applications for a CLEUD

Apr 08, 2026

£150m Clean Maritime Grant Competition Opens – Critical Subsidy Control Steps for Applicants

Apr 01, 2026

Self-grants of planning permission, functional separation and demolition avoidance

Mar 27, 2026

Housing delivery stalling - role of local authorities

Mar 20, 2026

Planning appeals and costs awards

Mar 13, 2026

Refusal of planning applications against officers’ advice

Mar 12, 2026

The latest Sizewell C JR

Mar 12, 2026

Accelerating the planning appeals process: unintended consequences

Mar 06, 2026

Webinars

Boundary line lessons from White v Alder [2025] EWCA Civ 392

In this episode of Tanfield Talks, Nicholas Isaac KC and Robyn Cunningham discuss boundary agreements and the issues that commonly arise in practice.

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill – what’s in, what’s out and will it work?

Planning Case Law Update

Local Authority Insight Series: Regeneration and the local authority estate

Construction Law Update

Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy Update

The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill

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Jobs

Stratford Aug 25 LCP

Leeds June 26 LO (2)

Stratford Aug 25 LP (2)

Biborough June 26 CPS (2)

Barking June 26 PPL (2)

Cardiff June 26 SP (2)

East Midlands June 26 L (2)

Somerset June 26 PL PH (2)

Westmorland June 26 LLPH (2)

Calderdale June 26 SHP (2)

Kirklees June 26 SLCC (2)

Biborough June 26 CPS PT (2)

Surrey June 26 HPL (2)

Exeter June 26 PL (2)

Surrey June 26 SHPL

East Midlands June 26 PL

West Northants May 26 SLC (2)

Oxford June 26 PL (2)

Liverpool June 26 LPR (2)

Oldham May 26 LA (2)

South Gloucestershire June 26 SPH (2)

Somerset June 26 PL PH (2)

Barking June 26 DL (2)

Wakefield June 26 SL (2)

Camden Oct 25 HL (2)

Barking June 26 CL

Worcestershire June 26 PS (3)

Senior Solicitor

£51,356 - £54,495 (pay award pending)

Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

£42,839 - £46,142 per annum, plus a £5,000 welcome payment

Senior Solicitor (Contract & Procurement)

£51,356 - £54,495 (pay award pending)

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