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Legal puzzle still unsolved by BSA
The legal wrangles over remediation and liability that the Building Safety Act was meant to resolve when it was passed three years ago have in fact become more complex.
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Net-zero homes: how Greencore aims to lead a material change
Greencore Homes plans to build 1,000 new net-zero homes a year using sustainable offsite methods, according to chief executive Jon Di-Stefano
New town dreams get a reality check
A recent House of Lords evidence session highlighted a number of challenges to the government’s new towns agenda.
Bankside case to drag rights-of-light disputes out of the dark ages
Experts believe a High Court judgment, due to be handed down this month, could set a precedent over how rights of light are measured.
Manchester’s example reveals how regional planning can go awry
Manchester’s attempt to establish a regional development framework offers valuable insights as the government seeks to roll out similar initiatives nationally.
Standing orders: court reaffirms right of local authorities to restrict councillor voting
Supreme Court ruling reaffirms the legality of local authority standing orders that restrict the right of councillors to vote on planning applications. Tim Clark reports
Energy upgrades for ageing stock
Bruntwood SciTech’s refurbishment of the grade II-listed Pall Mall office building in Manchester provides a model for how to balance preservation with performance.
Adverse results of a boundary ruling
Supreme Court ruling on claims for land occupied but not officially owned brings clarity, but may affect developers.
Can reforms cut planning inquiries down to size?
Changes to the role and conduct of planning inquiries are on Labour’s agenda for speeding up development.
Seller beware: moths ruling brings vendor risks to light
Judgment in favour of housebuyers who sued over moth infestation may have big implications for property vendors.