Upward Extension Tangles: On the pitfalls & opportunities of Permitted Development Rights
Roy Pinnock of Dentons explores the complex use and ramifications of permitted development rights at a property development in Newbury.
Give and Take: The need-to-know on new permitted development rights
Several new permitted development rights, including office-to-residential and extended extensions, came into force on 30 May to allow certain works or changes of use without the need for planning permission.
When the Wind(fall) Blows: Controversial commercial-to-residential permitted development rights, explained
Last week's expansion of permitted development rights on high streets came as "a bit of shock", says Roy Pinnock, a partner in the Planning & Public Law team of the world's biggest law firm, Dentons.
Required Reading: Retail and Agricultural-to-Resi Permitted Development Rights
New Permitted Developments Rights for retail and agricultural buildings are due to kick on the 6th April, as the government ploughs on with planning reforms designed to open up the housing market.
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Interview: New UK Sotheby’s International Realty MD Alex Isidro on what’s next for the luxury brokerage
PrimeResi quizzes the high-profile real estate agency's recently-appointed boss about bumper sales figures, brand-building, and why this business is 'all about people, not property'.
‘Landmark’ townhouse sale concluded in Chelsea
'Discerning buyers are focusing on best-in-class assets', says agency, confirming sale of near-£28mn trophy home as part of £100mn deal run.
Government proposes the ‘biggest shakeup to the homebuying system in this country’s history’
Consultations have opened into significant & wide-ranging reforms that promise to 'rewire a chaotic system which has become a barrier to homeownership.'
Country house guru Sweeting joins high-end valuation firm
Longstanding Knight Frank figure has taken up a consultant role at James Wyatt's Parthenia.
Seven key themes in the global branded residences sector
From standalone towers to wellness-led living, these are the big trends shaping luxury branded residences worldwide.
Influential committee calls for ‘major reform of the whole property tax system’
'The case for major reform of the whole property tax system – from Stamp Duty Land Tax to Inheritance Tax to Council Tax and VAT – is almost unarguable,' says Sir Vince Cable.
Unseasonably slow September for London’s top-end property markets
Fresh analysis reveals the impact of pre-Budget jitters on the capital's high-value sales and lettings sectors.
London brokerage recruits former Savills agent to lead ‘quality-driven expansion’
Sean Tully has joined Sean Barrett's The Agency Group as Director of Growth & Recruitment.
Luxury developer Amara Property adds Sales & Acquisitions Director
Warren Leader has joined Rutu Buddhdev's team.
Property industry reactions: Tories pledge to ‘abolish’ Stamp Duty
Stamp Duty is 'a bad tax, an un-Conservative tax', says Kemi Badenoch.
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