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Jun 17, 2024
Planning Update - the Court’s Role to Interpret Policy
Court interprets paragraph in NPPF regarding economic benefits of proposals in Bewley Homes PLC v Secretary of State for Levelling Up,...
Jun 11, 2024
How will local councils discharge new BNG duties?
Planning Update June 2024 Spending watchdog has questioned how local councils will discharge new Biodiversity Net Gain duties. Planning...
Jun 10, 2024
What do organisations need to know when considering whether they should retrofit or rebuild an existing asset?
Head of ESG, Chris Kerr explains: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon in particular, has become a huge issue for the planning...
Jun 5, 2024
Addressing the Housing Crisis: ESG and Social Value in Regeneration Projects
In this episode Chris Kerr, Head of ESG at Davitt Jones Bould, joins host Lizzie Collin to discuss ESG and the importance of social value...
Jun 4, 2024
What risks and opportunities does climate change present for coastal towns and cities?
What risks and opportunities does climate change present for coastal towns and cities? Head of ESG, Chris Kerr explains: We have to...
May 31, 2024
Social value has become an increasingly important metric for regeneration projects. What is it and why is it so important?
Head of ESG, Chris Kerr explains: Social value is a term used to express the wider impacts that a regeneration project can have – not...
May 29, 2024
The housing crisis continues to worsen. What can be done about it?
Head of ESG, Chris Kerr explains: Of particular concern to placemakers is the current housing supply deficit. There are not enough homes...
May 21, 2024
What Does The General Election Mean For Real Estate?
Chief Executive, Peter Allinson, recently attended a roundtable discussion held by BE News for leaders across the built environment to...
May 17, 2024
Delivering BNG on local authority owned land?
How can local authorities deliver BNG on land they own? Specialist Planning Partners, Chrisa Tsompani and Stephanie Hall look at the ways...
Apr 29, 2024
Legal/Professional Team of the Year - Commercial Property Finalists!
We are delighted to announce that we are finalists at the Property Week Awards 2024 for Legal/Professional Team of the Year - Commercial...
Apr 23, 2024
Pizzeria Prosperity: Offering Expert Lease Advice in Manchester
Commercial property expert, Richard Holmes, recently advised Nell’s Pizza (Common) on the lease agreement in the former Croma site....
Apr 23, 2024
Changes to Planning Enforcement Coming into Effect
What are the changes to planning enforcement coming into effect on 25th April 2024? Planning partners, Chrisa Tsompani and Nigel Hewitson...
Apr 22, 2024
Biodiversity Net Gain with The Land Trust Part 1
In this episode, Alan Carter, Chief Executive, and Joe Heath, Head of Environment and Biodiversity at The Land Trust, join host Lizzie...
Apr 22, 2024
Biodiversity Net Gain with The Land Trust Part 2
In this episode, Alan Carter, Chief Executive, and Joe Heath, Head of Environment and Biodiversity at The Land Trust, join host Lizzie...
Apr 17, 2024
Planning Law Update, What You Need To Know
Can a s106 obligation be altered by way of a s73 application? What's next for the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act? In this month's...
Apr 12, 2024
Implications of the recent appeal decision regarding s73 applications
What is the implication of the recent appeal decision regarding s73 applications? Planning specialist, Chrisa Tsompani explains: ’In the...
Apr 11, 2024
Davitt Jones Bould Celebrates 25 Years!
We spoke with founding partner Tim Sylvester Jones to reflect on the firm, its growth and his personal highlights over the past 25 years:...
Apr 10, 2024
Commercial Property Expert, Simon Thornton-Graham Joins!
Commercial property expert, Simon Thornton-Graham joins Davitt Jones Bould as a Partner. His appointment was announced today by BE News....
Apr 5, 2024
What Legal Implications Do Developers Face For Building Safety Repair Bills?
What is the likelihood of legal action regarding the Building Safety Act following the Urban Splash and Hollybrook cases? Head of Legal...
Apr 4, 2024
What is the impact of R (Suffolk Energy Action Solutions SPV Ltd) v Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net-Zero?
What is the impact of the findings in: R (Suffolk Energy Action Solutions SPV Ltd) v Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net-Zero?...
Mar 28, 2024
Predicting the 2024 Market in the North West
Planning specialist, Chrisa Tsompani, recently featured in RECOM Solution’s whitepaper, predicting the 2024 market in the North West. In...
Mar 27, 2024
Reflecting On The Past 25 Years
Senior Partner, Madeleine Davitt, reflects on her role over the past 25 years. “It has been nothing short of a pleasure and a privilege...
Mar 27, 2024
Celebrating 25 years!
This year, we celebrate our 25th year of operating. Over the last two and a half decades we have been delighted to build long-term...
Mar 21, 2024
Planning Update for Local Authorities
What impact could a decision to suspend pre-application planning services have on local authorities in the future? Planning specialist,...
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