Jess Harrold
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Supreme Court gives guidance on discrimination defences to possession claims
The Supreme Court has ruled on the approach the courts should take when a defendant to a claim for possession of his home raises a defence of unlawful discrimination by…
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Gleneagles developer wins in Supreme Court
A property developer who says he bought a site in Gleneagles only because he was promised £700,000 in development funding over a phone call has triumphed in a Supreme Court…
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Judge expresses concern over reasons burden
A judge has felt constrained to strike down a “clear” decision approving a wind turbine at a Northamptonshire farm because an inspector failed to provide reasons demonstrating that he had…
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Surplus of Luton Airport parking leads to ‘meet and greet’ defeat
Luton Airport has so much car parking capacity, an inspector was entitled to conclude that there was no need for an off-site “meet and greet” service using land without planning…
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Exminster development survives Court of Appeal test
A campaigner’s challenge to planning permission for 65 houses on a green field site in Exminster has been rejected by the Court of Appeal
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Hall owner wins ruling threatening future of £10m solar farm
A £10m solar farm in Wiltshire could have to be removed after a judge found a string of errors in the grant of planning permission
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High court ruling boosts £1.4bn estate
The trustees of a £1.4bn estate that owns a large part of Marylebone have been granted additional powers that are expected to increase its value significantly
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Portman wins power to trade
The trustees of the £1.4bn Portman Estate, owner of a large part of Marylebone, have been granted additional powers that are expected to increase the estate’s value significantly
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Judge expresses concerns over council’s cost-cutting no-show
A cash-strapped local authority’s decision not to participate in the latest legal challenge to consent for an out-of-town Asda in Cinderford places question marks over the planning appeal system, a…
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Royal Mail Estates bringing £5m claim against solicitors
Royal Mail Estates is suing solicitors Maples Teesdale for more than £5m, aiming to make the firm foot the bill after a £20m Kensington property sale fell through.
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Sunday deadline wins parish council extra day to challenge core strategy
The high court has ruled on time limits for applications to quash development plan documents.
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Shell Centre scheme survives legal challenge
Qatari Diar and Canary Wharf Group’s 1.5m sq ft Shell Centre redevelopment scheme has survived a last legal hurdle, finally paving the way for a start on site.