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August 20, 2024

Grey Belt – New Opportunities, Rules and Submission Requirements

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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?
June 18, 2024

Silver Lining Amid Policy Shifts - Last Chance to Harness ‘Free Go’ to Value Engineer Your Consent

Developers still have a chance to use the ‘free go’ planning exemption. Learn how to value engineer consent and reduce S106 costs before the opportunity closes.

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Silver Lining Amid Policy Shifts - Last Chance to Harness ‘Free Go’ to Value Engineer Your Consent
June 5, 2024

Emerging Bristol Affordable Housing Policy VS Adopted

Does your development in Bristol remain viable if the emerging Affordable Housing policy is adopted?

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Emerging Bristol Affordable Housing Policy VS Adopted
May 15, 2024

Crawley Affordable Housing Policy

Can your development remain viable with the requirements of the Affordable Housing Policy in Crawley?

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Crawley Affordable Housing Policy
April 10, 2024

Existing Planning Permissions, S73 Applications, Existing S106 Agreements & Unilateral Undertakings

There's long been confusion about the relationship between existing planning permissions and S73 applications.

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Existing Planning Permissions, S73 Applications, Existing S106 Agreements & Unilateral Undertakings
March 5, 2024

In Other Relevant Building Credit (for Community Infrastructure Levy)

The 'Other Relevant Building Credit' is the second limb to 'In Use Building Credit', set out in the CIL regulations at Regulation 40.

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In Other Relevant Building Credit (for Community Infrastructure Levy)