Pickles decides not to fight planning claim

Cala appeal dismissed in court

A developer has lost its appeal against communities secretary Eric Pickles’ decision to scrap regional planning targets.

Fighting FIT

20,000-home development on hold after Localism Bill fears

Plans to build 20,000 homes in Stevenage have been thrown out after the Planning Inspectorate deemed the council’s draft Core Strategy ‘unsound’.

Judges reject government’s solar cuts appeal

The government has lost its appeal against a High Court ruling that an earlier than expected cut to solar subsidies is illegal.

TSA considers end of appeals process

The Tenant Services Authority may recommend its internal appeals process is scrapped once its powers are transferred to the Homes and Communities Agency.

The stamp of approval

Councils are expected to allow development wherever possible

Window of opportunity

Last month’s court ruling means landlords may have a few weeks to claim the pre-cut feed-in tariff rate, says Rob Beiley, partner at Trowers & Hamlins

Shout it from the rooftops

Further planning rules under the Localism Act could increase the need to consult residents, says Ben Halsey, senior associate at Lewis Silkin

Clearing your debts

The Court of Appeal has given some clarification on claiming possession against an assured tenant subject to a bankruptcy order or debt relief order. Jason Hobday explains

Dealing with disputes

The standard process for resolving construction disagreements isn’t always the most appropriate, explains Tom Wrzesien, a dispute resolution specialist at law firm TLT