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December 2, 2024

S106 Cascade Mechanisms - What are they?

Cascade Mechanisms are a potential legal solution to some of the current and historic challenges facing SME Developers, in particular in affordable housing delivery.

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S106 Cascade Mechanisms - What are they?
November 20, 2024

Updated Guidance: Viability Statements of Common Ground in Appeal Hearings

The Planning Inspectorate’s guidance on Statements of Common Ground  for appeal hearings and inquiries has recently been updated to include ‘topic specific SOCGs’.

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Updated Guidance: Viability Statements of Common Ground in Appeal Hearings
November 20, 2024

Updated Guidance: Appeal Submissions and S106 agreements

The Planning Inspectorate have updated their guidance in relation to submission of appeals and s106 agreements securing planning obligations.

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Updated Guidance: Appeal Submissions and S106 agreements
November 12, 2024

Merton New Sub-10-Unit Affordable Housing Contributions

Merton’s current Core Planning Strategy was adopted in July 2011. A new draft local plan for Merton has been in the works and is due to be adopted on November 20th 2024.

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Merton New Sub-10-Unit Affordable Housing Contributions
October 17, 2024

S106 Contributions, CIL Reg 122 and Affordable Housing Schemes

How S106 contributions, CIL Regulation 122 and affordable housing schemes interact, to help developers navigate obligations and planning risk.

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S106 Contributions, CIL Reg 122 and Affordable Housing Schemes
August 20, 2024

Grey Belt – New Opportunities, Rules and Submission Requirements

Grey belt is a new term introduced in the draft NPPF, which provides new opportunities for landowners and developers to develop Green Belt brownfield / previously developed sites.

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Grey Belt – New Opportunities, Rules and Submission Requirements
August 7, 2024

Exeter City Council Adopts Revised CIL Charging Schedule

We outline the changes in Exeter City Council’s revised CIL charging schedule, and explain the implications for development costs and planning strategies.

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Exeter City Council Adopts Revised CIL Charging Schedule
June 26, 2024

Should you apply for planning permission now or wait?

With planning rules set to change, it’s worth considering whether to submit applications now or wait. Timing could affect viability, S106 obligations, and project outcomes.

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Should you apply for planning permission now or wait?