Planning Law & Practice - Client Care, the Impact of the Reforms & Recent Case Law

Introduction

This webinar will consider the possible impact of the reforms introduced in the new NPPF and in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act. Other proposed changes will be considered, along with the impact on clients and local authorities of the new Class MA Permitted Development Rights; PD rights to extend upwards and the latest case law and Parliamentary Guidance.

The webinar is aimed at all property lawyers and surveyors who are asked to advise their clients on planning matters affecting property they already own or are thinking of acquiring whether by contract or option agreements.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Ensure you know who your client is
• Making sure clients seek advice when they should
• Due Diligence
• To search or not search?
• Ensuring the report to your client is complete and accurate
• How to interpret planning permissions and conditions affecting the property
• Should you apply for a Certificate of Lawfulness or Planning Permission?
• Ensuring s106 Agreements are drafted correctly
• Dealing with enforcement issues confidently
• Helping clients through appeals and/or judicial review
• Proposed Planning Reforms which your clients need to be aware of

This webinar was recorded on 19th August 2024

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