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Lexis+ Planning helps you to understand planning requirements, procedures, policy, appeals and enforcement, for developments ranging from small-scale residential extensions to nationally significant infrastructure projects. Clear, concise practice notes have direct links to relevant cases, legislation, guidance and commentary and our daily news feeds and weekly highlights keep you informed of new cases, legislation, and consultations.
Get, change, implement planning permission
We cover all key aspects of the planning application process from the procedure, viability considerations, to decision-making and material considerations, to the duty to give reasons for planning decisions.
Planning issues in property
A series of Practice Notes and Checklists outlining the planning issues for a planning title in a property transaction. How information’s revealed, what to report on, and the significance of the findings for the buyer.
Compulsory purchase
Compulsory purchase is governed by complex legislation, case law and guidance. We provide the legal requirements and good practice to help customers navigate the procedure, scope of CPOs and opportunities for challenge.
Legislation, guidance and commentary
Planning requirements, procedures, policy, appeals and enforcement. We cover developments ranging from small-scale residential extensions to nationally significant infrastructure projects.
Topics We Cover
Latest Planning News
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a letter from the Deputy Prime Minister and the Secretary of State to...
Following the King’s Speech on 17 July 2024, various built environment industry bodies have published their responses. Please see the selected...
This week's edition of Planning weekly highlights includes: the planning announcements in the King’s Speech 2024, analysis of a decision to quash an...
His Majesty, King Charles III, has set out the government’s priorities and proposed policies for the next parliamentary session at the State Opening...
His Majesty, King Charles III, has set out the government’s priorities and legislative proposals at the first State Opening of Parliament under the...
Latest Planning Practice Notes
Brexit timelineOn 23 June 2016, the UK held a referendum on its membership of the EU, with a majority voting in favour of the UK leaving the EU. On 29...
Brexit—the implications for English and Welsh planning law and practiceOn 23 June 2016, the UK held a referendum on its membership of the EU, with a...
Energy performance certificates (EPCs)—what are they and when are they required?This Practice Note explains how energy performance in buildings is...
Introduction to planning law—powerpointThis PowerPoint sets out a series of slides and speaker notes to introduce trainees, junior lawyers, lawyers...
Planning local authority searchesDo I need a local authority search?Almost all transfers of property (whether commercial or residential) and...
Latest Planning Precedents
Planning use swap agreementDated:Parties1[insert party name] whose registered office is at [insert address] (‘the First Party); and2[insert party...
Precedent s 106A deed of variation/supplemental agreementAGREEMENTrelating toSection 106 and 106A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 [and...
Contract for sale—freehold vacant possession conditional on planningdate [date]Parties1[name of Seller] [of OR incorporated in England and Wales...
Precedent bond agreementDATE [insert date]Parties1[insert name] of [insert address] [incorporated in England and Wales with company registration...
Wayleave agreement—previous Electronic Communications CodeSTOP PRESS: THE NEW ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CODE CAME INTO FORCE ON 28 DECEMBER 2017. THIS...
Latest Planning Q&As
Featured Planning content
Planning conditions—the six tests
Planning conditions—the six testsPowers to impose planning conditionsThe general powers for local planning authorities (LPAs) to impose conditions on...
Local planning authority as applicant for planning permission to itself
Local planning authority as applicant for planning permission to itselfLocal authorities are not immune from having to obtain planning permission to...
Section 215 notice requiring maintenance of land
Section 215 notice requiring maintenance of landIntroductionThe purpose of section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990) is to...
Is there a limitation period for water authorities to require a build over agreement to be entered into (for example, if a building had been in existence for 12 years without a relevant build over agreement in place)? Are there any specific powers to require a build over agreement to be entered into retrospectively (if the authority owned the sewer prior to the 2011 transfer)?
Agricultural buildings and land: permitted development rights
Agricultural buildings and land: permitted development rightsPursuant to section 57 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990), planning...
Is it possible to amend the red line boundary of a planning permission through an application made under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, in circumstances where the change is minor, and where the size/boundary of the site is not stated in the description of the development?
Determining planning applications—procedure
Determining planning applications—procedureLegislation and guidanceThe statutory requirements relating to the determination of planning applications...
Dangerous buildings and structures
Dangerous buildings and structuresPowers of the local authorityThe local authority has powers to deal with dangerous buildings under a number of...
Failure to comply with planning enforcement—criminal liability and direct action
Failure to comply with planning enforcement—criminal liability and direct actionUnder the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990), a breach of...
Defining the planning unit
Defining the planning unitWhy is it important to establish the planning unit?Pursuant to section 57 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA...
Are there any restrictions on amending the red line on a planning application before it is determined?
Implementing a CPO—notice to treat and General Vesting Declaration
Implementing a CPO—notice to treat and General Vesting DeclarationContextThe confirmation of a compulsory purchase order (CPO) does not vest title in...
Permitted development in Wales
Permitted development in WalesPlanning permission is required for the development of land. 'Development', which is defined in the Town and Country...
The Crichel Down Rules
The Crichel Down RulesThe Crichel Down Rules (the Rules) require that in certain circumstances, surplus government land that was acquired by, or under...
Local Development Orders
Local Development OrdersWhat is a Local Development Order (LDO)?An LDO is a local development order, made at local authority level by a local planning...
Offshore wind—permits and permissions
Offshore wind—permits and permissionsLegislative and policy context for offshore wind development in the UKUnder EU Directive 2009/28/EC (the EU...
Appropriation of land for planning purposes
Appropriation of land for planning purposesLocal authorities who have acquired land for a statutory purpose must hold that land for that purpose. They...
Planning inquiries
Planning inquiriesThere is a right of appeal against most local planning authority (LPA) decisions on planning applications and related applications....
Associated legal terms
IPMS3
International Property Measurement Standard 3. Used for measuring the occupation of floor areas in exclusive use.
Planning conditions
Conditions imposed on planning permissions to make otherwise unacceptable developments acceptable. Conditions can be used to restrict what can be done on land or require the developer to get specific approval for aspects of the development, before development can be commenced or occupied.
Residual Appraisal
An appraisal of land based on a potential development scheme.
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