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Securing Clean Energy – A review of the draft NPPF policies
Whilst much of the attention in respect of the proposed reforms to the NPPF has focused on policies relating to housing, viability, and what constitutes a reasonable walking distance to a well-connected train station, there are significant policy changes proposed for all types of development.
Written by:
Martyn Jarvis
Planning Law (with Chickens) Podcast: 2025 Christmas Special: Another 12 months of planning
Victoria and Nikita run through their planning podcast themed “12 Days of Christmas” for 2025 with some key highlights from the year – plenty of cases, lots of consultations and, of course, the recently published draft NPPF.
Featuring
Nikita Sellers and Victoria McKeegan
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
Planning Law (with Chickens) Podcast: Quarterly: CG Fry, New Towns and more!
In this podcast episode, Victoria and Nikita are back with more planning news stories, including the Supreme Court’s very recent decision in the CG Fry case, the Revised Flood Risk PPG, the latest on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill’s progress through Parliament, and decisions on a couple of recovered planning appeals.
Featuring
Nikita Sellers, Victoria McKeegan and Virginia Blackman
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
Planning Law (with Chickens) Podcast: Quarterly: Considerable Cases
Victoria and Nikita bring you a podcast overview of a number of key updates from the last quarter, including various new proposed reforms and consultations. In a case law heavy episode, we also cover cases on the “no substantial difference” test, the Supreme Court’s decision in the Spitalfields case and cases on duties of relevant authorities relating to National Parks and National Landscapes.
Featuring
Nikita Sellers and Victoria McKeegan
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