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The new NPPF: a plan for change?
Since the new government came into power last July, one thing has become clear: how serious it is about its commitment to deliver 1.5...
Jan 22


New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding
The Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, has published a working paper  which seeks industry views on proposed changes to the planning...
Dec 10, 2024


When is an Object not an Object?
A recent case, reported by the Guardian on 10 March 2024, where historic panes of stained glass associated with Henry VIII had to be...
Mar 12, 2024


What is the Impact of the High Court Overturning Gove's M&S Decision?
What is the impact of the High Court's M&S decision? Planning partner, Stephanie Hall, featured in Property Week discussing the impact of...
Mar 4, 2024


Biodiversity Net Gain: Webinar
Biodiversity Net Gain came into force on a phased basis today, starting with larger development schemes and applies to planning...
Feb 12, 2024


The Levelling Up And Regeneration Act 2023 - Will it be on the level?
There are some interesting and well-intentioned proposals in this Act, as a result of extensive consultation and laudable ambition which...
Feb 1, 2024


The Levelling Up & Regeneration Act 2023 -Transformative or just a 500 page Mammoth?
This 500-page legislative mammoth’s objectives are described by the Government as designed to speed up the planning system, hold...
Feb 1, 2024


Biodiversity Net Gain: The Latest
The Government’s proposals to require new development to achieve at least a 10% net gain in biodiversity came a step closer – and a...
Dec 4, 2023

Answering Your Building Safety Act Questions
Following on from our recent webinar on 'The Building Safety Act 2022 and Other Post-Grenfell Legislation', Lizzie sits down with Davitt...
Nov 20, 2023


Estates Gazette ESG Summit 2023: Empty Spaces to Homes
Davitt Jones Bould and M&G joined Habitat for Humanity on stage to present the Empty Spaces to Homes project to representatives from...
Nov 7, 2023


Social Housing: Who Holds the Key to its Financing and Delivery?
Davitt Jones Bould recently held a roundtable event with BE News, focused on social housing delivery. Namita Matkar, Davitt Jones Bould...
Oct 30, 2023

*NEWSFLASH* Crichel Down and HS2
It was announced on 4th October 2023 that HS2 phase 2 west, from Birmingham to Manchester, is being cancelled – but what will happen with...
Oct 16, 2023


Section 114 notices: what next for local authority investment?
Stephen Chalcraft, Davitt Jones Bould Commercial Property Partner, features in Estates Gazette, discussing what is next for local...
Oct 13, 2023

Davitt Jones Bould help Habitat for Humanity to Launch New Toolkit & App
A huge congratulations to Habitat for Humanity Great Britain for the release of their Empty Spaces to Homes Toolkit and App, for which...
Jun 19, 2023


Davitt Jones Bould supports Habitat for Humanity in APPG and Audit Wales Representations
Today the APPG for Ending Homelessness and for Housing Market and Housing Delivery have launched their joint report and call on the...
Jan 23, 2023
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