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Simplifying & Standardising Section 106 Agreement Processes: Proposals for Reform
We’re pleased to announce the publication of a suggested draft template Section 106 agreement for small and medium‑sized residential developments, alongside practical recommendations to simplify and speed up the process.
Written by:
Simon Ricketts, Meeta Kaur, Sadia Hussain and Susannah Herbert
‘Emergency Measures’ to Incentivise Housing Development in London
The Government and the Mayor of London have now announced the awaited ‘Emergency Measures’ package to help boost housing and affordable housing development in the capital, following recent record-low levels of housebuilding.
Written by:
Simon Ricketts, Duncan Field and Elizabeth Christie
Compulsory Reading: Nofax Station Road Limited v The London Borough of Barnet
I’m sure this decision would have received more attention had it not been released at the end of July – although it is destined to be much quoted in future submissions to the Tribunal, it may not have been seen as a great beach read. But holiday season is nearly over so let’s get our brains back in gear…
Written by:
Raj Gupta
The Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy: Will it lead to increased consents?
One could be forgiven for finding themselves unable to keep up with all of the strategies, plans and reforms the government is consulting on, publishing and announcing of late relating to industry and energy.
Written by:
Martyn Jarvis
Planning and Infrastructure Update: A Plan Coming Together?
Much can happen in a week, and it did last week with respect to the Government seeking to streamline the Planning Act 2008 regime for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and send out the clear message that Britain is open for infrastructure investment and the place where global investors should be investing.
Written by:
Martyn Jarvis
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill – Town Legal Summary
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 11 March 2025. Please read our summary here of the key changes proposed in relation to the planning system in the context of other recent government announcements.
Written by:
Susannah Herbert
Compulsory Reading: The London Borough of Southwark (Elephant and Castle Town Centre) Compulsory Purchase Order (No.2) 2023
On 7 January 2025, inspector D J Board issued her delegated decision to confirm the London Borough of Southwark (Elephant and Castle Town Centre) Compulsory Purchase Order (No.2) 2023.
Written by:
Mary Cook & Sadia Hussain
Compulsory Reading: An early Christmas present
Just in case your Christmas holiday reading list wasn’t already long enough with the revised NPPF published on 16 December 2024 and all the guidance documents MHCLG has published since then, the Government launched its consultation on reforming the compulsory purchase process and compensation rules today (19 December 2024).
Written by
Nikita Sellers / Raj Gupta
Compulsory Reading: Reflections on 2024
Latest statistics from MHCLG updated in October 2024 (Compulsory purchase orders: Register of decisions - GOV.UK) confirm that so far this calendar year there have been 38 decisions on compulsory purchase orders in England
Written by
Mary Cook