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Oct 9, 2024
*NEWSFLASH* Changes in the Buy to Let Market and the Renters' Rights Bill
In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss changes in the Buy to Let market, with a...


Oct 2, 2024
Are Labour’s plans for new towns rooted in reality?
September 2024 Planning partner, Chrisa Tsompani , featured in Co Star exploring the new government's plans for new towns: Building new...


Sep 24, 2024
Short listed for British Legal Awards
We are delighted to announce that we are finalists for Best Business Team of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2024! This shortlisting...


Sep 19, 2024
How will the proposed changes to green belt policy impact local authorities?
September 2024 Featuring in the Local Government Lawyer, planning specialist Nigel Hewitson explains: "There's a hierarchy you start...

Sep 18, 2024
*NEWSFLASH* Grenfell Tower Inquiry by Sir Moore-Bick
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent...

Sep 17, 2024
The Building Safety Act
In this episode, Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, and Matthew Needham-Laing Construction Law Partner, join host Lizzie Collin to...

Sep 17, 2024
*NEWSFLASH* London Borough of Tower Hamlets v The Lessees of Brewster House and Malting House
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent...


Aug 12, 2024
Government Lifts Nutrient Neutrality Advice in Harbour Area
Planning Update August 2024 Natural England has lifted the nutrient neutrality advice for phosphorus in the Poole Harbour catchment area,...

Aug 8, 2024
*NEWSFLASH* Nicholson v Hale
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent...

Aug 1, 2024
*NEWSFLASH* Merlin Real Estate v Balaam
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent...


Jul 31, 2024
What is the Impact of the New Government Promises?
Updated July 2024 Over the past few weeks, we have seen a new Labour government be elected alongside a powerful King’s speech promising...


Jul 31, 2024
Addressing Compensation for Loss of Valuable Habitat
Planning Update July 2024 Compensation for loss of valuable habitat could be addressed by Grampian condition. A council refused planning...


Jul 24, 2024
The New Planning Infrastructure Bill and its Impact on Local Governments
Planning Update July 2024 Planning specialist, Stephanie Hall, recently featured in Lexis Nexis commenting on the new planning...


Jul 23, 2024
“Seriously Flawed” Consultation Leads to Quashing of Council Change of Use Approval
Planning Update July 2024 Hackney Council’s prior approval for the change of use of a commercial building to residential has been quashed...

Jul 19, 2024
R (on the application of Strack (on behalf of The Woodcock Hill Village Green Committee)) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent...


Jul 18, 2024
Supreme Court Judgment will Significantly Impact Fossil Fuel Project Planning Decisions
Planning Update July 2024 The Supreme Court has ruled that the grant of planning permission for oil production was unlawful for failing...

Jul 17, 2024
Biodiversity and Business with Tetra Tech Pt 2
In this Episode, Helen Barber, Nature Positive Lead, and Rachel Kerr, Associate Director of Ecology, at Tetra Tech join host Lizzie...

Jul 17, 2024
Biodiversity and Business with Tetra Tech Pt 1
In this Episode, Helen Barber, Nature Positive Lead, and Rachel Kerr, Associate Director of Ecology, at Tetra Tech join host Lizzie...

Jul 17, 2024
Understanding The Building Safety Act
In this episode, our host Lizzie is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, and Matthew Needham-Laing, Construction Partner, to...

Jul 9, 2024
*NEWSFLASH*: Tropical Zoo Ltd v London Borough of Hounslow
In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent...
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