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Overturning of controversial development emphasises Historic England guidance
"Decision-makers on these heritage issues need to demonstrate that they have reached their conclusions in a reasonable way." DJB Planning...
Davitt Jones Bould
Dec 19, 20221 min read


Private Sector must take notice of Government's new Property Strategy
"It’s in the private sector’s own interests to work alongside government and ensure any new targets and policies are achievable,...
firmwide
Nov 28, 20222 min read


Autumn Statement: Impact on real estate and the built environment
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement, an intervention aimed at stabilising the UK economy and...
firmwide
Nov 21, 20225 min read


Supreme Court decision casts doubt on masterplan legitimacy
"“If the use of drop-in applications is now restricted, then planning departments are potentially facing a wave of major development...
Davitt Jones Bould
Nov 17, 20222 min read


The Growth Plan 2022, comments from Stephanie Hall on planning
DJB Partner and Planning Specialist Stephanie Hall gives her views on the recently announced Growth Plan 2022 in this article by Lexis...
Davitt Jones Bould
Sep 28, 20222 min read


London Trocadero v Picturehouse Cinemas - the latest on rent arrears
DJB Partner and Property Litigation Specialist Jonathan Warner-Reed gives his views on this recent case in this edition of Estates...
Davitt Jones Bould
Sep 21, 20222 min read


Industry says levelling-up bill fails on climate and planning
"This massively watered-down bill is a major retreat from proper planning reform and offers instead an assorted grab bag with changes...
Davitt Jones Bould
Jul 8, 20222 min read


Planning reform is still needed
"Although planning reform was hinted at in the Queen’s Speech, we are not getting it with the new Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill....
Davitt Jones Bould
May 19, 20222 min read


"It's never too late", John Condliffe on his legal life
DJB Partner John Condliffe features in today's Law Society Gazette, a weekly magazine published by The Law Society. In the my legal life...
Davitt Jones Bould
Mar 18, 20222 min read


What does 'nutrient neutrality' spell for new-homes delivery?
Amid a UK housing shortage, 10,000 homes in Portsmouth and Southampton went on hold in 2020 and now, according to research by Savills,...
Davitt Jones Bould
Jan 20, 20222 min read


Autumn Budget 2021
DJB CEO Peter Allinson gives his reaction to today's budget: "This is an optimistic budget from a Chancellor buoyed by...
Davitt Jones Bould
Oct 27, 20213 min read


Stonehenge Tunnel Scheme DCO approval quashed by High Court
The Stonehenge tunnel scheme has once more been thrown into the limelight, as the decision by the Secretary of State for Transport to...
Davitt Jones Bould
Aug 5, 20213 min read


National Planning Policy Framework Updated
Amendments were made to the NPPF yesterday (Tuesday 20th July 2021) to reflect emerging government policy positions. DJB Partners Nigel...
Davitt Jones Bould
Jul 21, 20212 min read


Landlords rail against proposed 'cramdown' restructuring plan
Published today in Property Week, DJB Commercial and Property Litigation Partner Jonathan Warner-Reed gives his view on amendments to...
Davitt Jones Bould
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Disposal of development land: key legal considerations for local authorities
In a recent series of webinars for local authorities, we have been exploring some of the key considerations for legal authorities when...
Davitt Jones Bould
Mar 18, 20212 min read


Are we on the cusp of an evolution in the legal sector?
In the February edition of Legal Business Magazine, our CEO Peter Allinson shares his insight into a growing spirit of collaboration in...
Davitt Jones Bould
Feb 26, 20212 min read


Commercial Leases Update for Property Professionals
At the forefront of everybody's minds as we launched into 2021 is the impact the COVID-19 outbreak will continue to have on the economy...
Davitt Jones Bould
Feb 23, 20212 min read


Lawful Development Certificates and Use Class E
A Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) can provide formal confirmation by a local planning authority that a use or development is, or...
Davitt Jones Bould
Feb 17, 20212 min read


How can sustainability drive innovation in the built environment and beyond?
DJB Client Director Yvonne Hills talks to sustainability expert and social enterprise founder Amell Benzerfa Amatino of MAINTENANT...
Davitt Jones Bould
Feb 11, 20211 min read


Need more CPD points? Here are 5 easy ways from DJB
Missed any of our legal training webinars in 2020? Now is your chance to catch up and record additional CPD points at the same time....
Davitt Jones Bould
Dec 23, 20202 min read
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