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Have We Got Planning News For YouWhen Podcasts Collide: Sam Stafford, Managing Director at the LPDF (S18 E1)Our Special Guest this week is Sam Stafford, Managing Director at the Land, Planning and Development Federation and host of the 50 Shades of Planning Podcast. Latest News Update on planning related matters since we were last on the air. A Decision of the High Court involving Wrotham Parish Council and the Secretary of State, Moto Hospitality and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. It was a challenge to the decision of the SoS allowing an appeal to grant outline planning permission for a secure 24-hour truck stop facility for up...
2026-02-121h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouThe New National Planning Policy Framework, December 2025 (S17 E6)The New Draft National Planning Policy Framework has been released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. In this timely special, the Have We Got Planning News For You team looks through all the details and key changes within the framework and provides their thoughts on what they mean for the planning sector.Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the month's latest developments by six barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker KC, Thea Osmund-Smith, Sasha White KC, Victoria Hutton, Lord Charlie Banner KC and...
2025-12-171h 16Have We Got Planning News For YouClosing Remarks with Mary Cook #HWGPNFYlive25Founding panellist, HWGPNFY Legend and host for our 1st Live event, Mary Cook from Town Legal, brings proceedings to a close.This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. Donate to the Child Poverty Action Group.Conference resources can be found on our website here.Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the month's latest developments by six barristers from acros...
2025-12-1604 minHave We Got Planning News For You2025 in Review, 2026 in Focus with Rebecca Phillips, Interim Chief Inspector at the Planning Inspectorate #HWGPNFYlive25In this episode, we get an update about the last 12 months at the Planning Inspectorate from the Interim Chief Inspector, Rebecca Phillips. She also speaks of what's to come in 2026. This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release around the 18th of December...).
2025-12-1618 minHave We Got Planning News For YouFlooding & the Sequential Approach - After the NPPG Changes with Victoria Hutton #HWGPNFYlive25In this episode, newcomer to the show Victoria Hutton of 39 Essex Chambers considers the recent Planning Practice Guidance changes and how the sequential test is affecting development. The sequential test is a process used to assess flood risk by comparing a proposed development site with other available sites to ensure it is located in an area with the lowest risk of flooding. Featuring ducks and puddles!This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner...
2025-12-1614 minHave We Got Planning News For YouTown Centres and Retail - Destined for Decline or Renewal with Sasha White KC #HWGPNFYlive25In this episode, panellist Sasha White KC of Landmark Chambers presents developments and setbacks occurring within the retail sector and the current state of play of the high street along with a brief history of the show. This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release around the 18...
2025-12-1512 minHave We Got Planning News For YouBringing 2025 to a Close...for now (S17 E5)As we end the current season, for this episode, we’re doing things a little differently. We have all the Latest News and Case Updates from the team. But instead of the regular guest interview, we have a plethora of videos from our inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London on the 1st of December 2025.Back to this week, however...🗞️ Victoria Hutton provides all the Latest News Updates on planning related matters.
2025-12-1239 minHave We Got Planning News For YouLogistics & Me with Paul Tucker KC #HWGPNFYlive25In this episode, panellist Paul Tucker KC of Kings Chambers looks at the issues and other hurdles related to "Big Boxes" or warehouses as they're more commonly known. Highlighting the UK's economic need for such developments in order to achieve and sustain growth over the coming years.This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new...
2025-12-1216 minHave We Got Planning News For YouRenewables - A Sprint to the Line for Clean Power 2030 with Thea Osmund-Smith #HWGPNFYlive25In this episode, panellist Thea Osmund-Smith of No5 Chambers outlines the current state of Renewable Energy in the UK, and also shows what is necessary in order for it to meet its Clean Power 2030 targets. The Clean Power 2030 initiative aims for Great Britain to generate 95% of its electricity from clean sources by the year 2030, focusing on renewable energy like solar and wind, while also enhancing grid infrastructure.This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the...
2025-12-1117 minHave We Got Planning News For YouGrey Belt - How it Works to Increase Delivery in the Green Belt with Charlie Banner KC #HWGPNFYlive25In this episode, panellist Lord Charlie Banner KC of Keating Chambers explains how the introduction of Grey Belt policy aims to increase delivery in the Green Belt, aided with the use of Bon Jovi references.This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release around the 18th of...
2025-12-1015 minHave We Got Planning News For YouHousing – How Policy is Striving to Deliver More Homes with Chris Young KC #HWGPNFYlive25In this episode, panellist Chris Young KC of No5 Chambers has a look at the levels of England's housing targets, the areas that are doing well, those that are falling short and what can be done to increase delivery.This is a series of specials from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release...
2025-12-0911 minHave We Got Planning News For YouJennie Daly CBE, Chief Executive Officer at Taylor Wimpey PLC #HWGPNFYlive25In this episode, we are joined by Jennie Daly CBE, Chief Executive Officer at the house builder, Taylor Wimpey PLC. Jennie explains all matters with how the house building sector is responding with all the various policy changes by recent Governments.This is a series of special episodes from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or...
2025-12-0825 minHave We Got Planning News For YouMatthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning #HWGPNFYlive25In this episode, we are joined by The Right Honourable Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, for a 45-minute Q&A session. This is a series of special episodes from the inaugural Have We Got Planning News For You Live Conference, which took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London. We will have a new episode every weekday right up until the publication of the new revised NPPF (which may or may not release around the 18th of December...).Whilst we...
2025-12-0545 minHave We Got Planning News For You8 Years at the Top of The Royal Town Planning Institute - A Retrospective with Dr Victoria Hills MRTPI (S17 E4)Victoria joined the RTPI in April 2018 and has 20 years’ experience and expertise in planning, transport and organisational leadership and development. She has led the RTPI for nearly eight years, and will be stepping down from her post as CEO later this year. She will be moving on to take up the role of CEO at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).Latest News Update on planning related matters.A Decision of the Court of Appeal between Haytop Country Park and Amber Valley Borough Council related to the carrying out of...
2025-11-271h 00Have We Got Planning News For YouThe Quest for Net Zero and Renewable Energy with Lord Philip Hunt, Former Energy Minister (S17 E3)Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, also known as Philip Hunt, is a politician and member of the House of Lords, who served as Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero from 2024 to 2025. He has held various roles in government, including positions in health and justice, and was created a life peer in 1997.Latest News Update on planning related matters.A Judgment of the Court of Appeal involving an energy recovery facility on the Isle of Portland. The proposed facility would incinerate non-hazardous residual waste to produce around 15...
2025-11-131h 14Have We Got Planning News For YouOlympic Gold Medal Winning Cyclist and Chair of Sport England, Chris Boardman CBE (S17 E2)Chris Boardman was appointed as National Active Travel Commissioner in June 2022 by the Transport Secretary. He was Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester and the first ever Greater Manchester Cycling and Walking Commissioner. A former professional cyclist, Chris won a gold medal in the individual pursuit at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. He is currently the Chair of Sport England.Latest News Updates on planning related matters.Decision of the Supreme Court of CG Fry & Son Ltd v. Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government. This appeal is concerned...
2025-10-301h 04Have We Got Planning News For YouNew Approach to the Flood Risk Sequential Test with Kathryn Ventham, Senior Director at Twenty 5 Planning (S17 E1)Our Special Guest this week is Kathryn Ventham, Senior Director at Twenty5 Planning. Kathryn is a Chartered Town Planner with 25 years experience specialising in strategic land promotion and mixed use/residential led development. She is a leading advisor in respect of matters relating to flood risk sequential testing - working with Counsel and government bodies in this regard.Latest News Update since we were last on the air.A Court of Appeal Decision related to the Bell Hotel in Epping. The appeal was brought...
2025-10-161h 00Have We Got Planning News For YouThe New Approach to the Flood Risk Sequential Test with Kathryn Ventham, Senior Director at Twenty5 Planning (S17 E1)Our Special Guest this week is Kathryn Ventham, Senior Director at Twenty5 Planning. Kathryn is a Chartered Town Planner with 25 years experience specialising in strategic land promotion and mixed use/residential led development. She is a leading advisor in respect of matters relating to flood risk sequential testing - working with Counsel and government bodies in this regard.Latest News Update since we were last on the air.A Court of Appeal Decision related to the Bell Hotel in Epping. The appeal was brought...
2025-10-161h 00Have We Got Planning News For YouTrailblazer in Local Government: Cllr Shanika Mahendran, Cabinet Member for Planning & Placemaking at Milton Keynes City Council (S16 E5)Our Special Guest this week is Shanika Mahendran, Cabinet Member for Planning & Placemaking at Milton Keynes City Council. Shanika is the first Asian woman and youngest ever councillor to join the Cabinet in Milton Keynes (initially as a Cabinet Member for the Economy). She previously worked in Sir Kier Starmer's politics team, improving campaigning and focussing on increasing diversity in our elected representatives. Latest News Update on planning related matters.An Appeal Decision at Horsham Golf Club in West Sussex for the development of...
2025-07-171h 00Have We Got Planning News For YouThe Transformation of Cities by the Former Mayor of Bristol, Lord Marvin Rees OBE (S16 E4)Our Special Guest this week is Lord Marvin Rees OBE. Marvin is a Labour Party politician who served as the Mayor of Bristol from 2016 to 2024 and became a life peer in February 2025. He has a background in public health, journalism, and social justice advocacy.Latest News Update on planning related matters.An Appeal Decision on Land West of Chapel Road in Smallfield, Surrey that was made by B Yond Homes Ltd against the previous decision of Tandridge District Council. The proposed development was for up to 270 dwellings; private parking...
2025-07-0358 minHave We Got Planning News For YouChair of Parliament's Housing Select Committee, Florence Eshalomi MP (S16 E3)Our Special Guest this week is Florence Eshalomi, Labour (Co-op) MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green and is the current Chair of the MHCLG Select Committee. The Committee scrutinises the policy, administration and spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. It is made up of MPs from across the House of Commons. Latest News Update on planning related matters.An Appeal Decision for land at Old Park Lane in Farnham by Gleeson Land Limited against the decision of Waverley Borough Council. The proposal is for 83 dwellings...
2025-06-1951 minHave We Got Planning News For YouArchitect of the UK Supreme Court, Elsie Owusu OBE RA (S16 E2)Our Special Guest this week is Elsie Owusu OBE RA, Architect and Principal at Elsie Owusu Architects. Elsie is a founding member and the first chair of the Society of Black Architects. Her projects include the U.K. Supreme Court and Green Park tube station. She has been an elected RIBA Council member since 2014, a vice-chair of the London School of Architecture, and a Royal Academician. She was recently part of the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission.Latest News Update on planning related matters.A Decision of the High Court betwe...
2025-06-121h 00Have We Got Planning News For YouOur 5th Anniversary Show with Lord Ben Gascoigne, Chair of the Built Environment Committee (S16 E1)Our Special Guest this week is Lord Ben Gascoigne, Chair of the Built Environment Committee in the House of Lord. The Built Environment Committee was appointed to consider matters relating to the built environment, including policies relating to housing, planning, transport and infrastructure.Latest News UpdatesAn Appeal Decision relating to a hybrid planning application for the construction of new junction works with Newmarket Road and construction of associated adjacent drainage basin; and outline planning application for the construction of a relief road and up to 485 dwellings including provision of...
2025-05-221h 05Have We Got Planning News For YouJoanna Averley, The Government's Chief Planner at the MHCLG (S15 E5)Our Special Guest this week, returning for a fourth time, is Joanna Averley, Chief Planner at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. We ask Joanna about the current and pending reforms to planning law and policy. An Appeal Decision involving Churchill Retirement Living against Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council regarding planning permission for redevelopment to form a multigenerational community comprising 177 open market, affordable and retirement living apartments, 237 square metres of Class E commercial space, communal facilities, access, car parking, landscaping and all associated works at the former Southern Gas Network Site, Christchurch...
2025-04-101h 03Have We Got Planning News For YouMaster Planner Extraordinaire: Jason Prior, Chief Executive of Prior + Partners (S15 E4)Our Special Guest this week is Jason Prior, Chief Executive of Prior + Partners, whose projects include the 2012 London Olympics, Rio 2016, Google's California Campus and a new city in Saudi Arabia.A Decision of the High Court involving the National Farmers Union, Herefordshire Council, The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and River Action UK relating to challenging the lawfulness of policy W3 of the Herefordshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan (“MWLP”). Policy W3 refers to Agricultural waste management, including for livestock units.A Decision of the Cour...
2025-03-271h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouThe Planning and Infrastructure Bill with Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the RTPI (S15 E3)This episode is dedicated to the memory and friend of the show, Jonathan Easton KC, who sadly passed away from bowel cancer on the morning of the 2nd of March 2025. Jonathan's family have nominated both St John's Hospice and Bowel Cancer UK as charities to donate to in his memory. If you can spare anything at all to donate to these two wonderful organisations, we would be forever grateful.St John's Hospice, North Lancashire & South LakesBowel Cancer UKOur Special Guest this week...
2025-03-131h 00Have We Got Planning News For YouNíall McLaughlin RA, World Renowned Architect (S15 E2)Our Special Guest this week is Níall McLaughlin RA. Níall is Professor of Architectural Practice at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London.
Latest News Update on planning related matters.
A High Court Judgement where Amalgamated Smart Metering Ltd filed a claim form seeking permission to apply for judicial review of the decision of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council dated 22 February 2024 to grant outline planning permission for residential development comprising up to 120 units including details of means of access at a former bus depot at Midland Road, Ma...
2025-01-301h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouDevolution Revolution with Lord Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley (S15 E1)Our Special Guest this week is Lord Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley to discuss the English Devolution White Paper published by MHCLG before Christmas. The proposal gives Mayors new responsibilities for strategic planning and much more.
Latest News Update on planning related matters.
Decision of the Court of Appeal dated 11 December 2024 which deals in great detail with the service provisions relating to Section 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to the statutory right of appeal after an Inspectors decision by way of Section 78 and a...
2025-01-161h 07Have We Got Planning News For YouIntroducing the New National Planning Policy Framework: December 2024 Update (S14 E7)The New National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is out now! We cover key changes to Housing, Economic Provisions, Green Belt and Grey Belt, Development Plans, Flooding, Climate Change and many other things!
The new Framework along with other resources, is available for download and viewing on our website by clicking here.
This episode is also very important for another reason. We are saying goodbye to the wonderful Mary Cook, who is passing on the torch to Thea Osmund-Smith, who will join us as a permanent panellist in 2025 and beyond. From all of us here at...
2024-12-121h 00Have We Got Planning News For YouInquiries that Shape the Future: Lord Moylan, Chairman of the Built Environment Select Committee (S14 E6)Our Special Guest this week is Lord Daniel Moylan, Chairman of the Built Environment Select Committee. The Committee was appointed to consider matters relating to the built environment, including policies relating to housing, planning, transport and infrastructure.
Latest News Update on planning related matters.
Decision of an inspector dated 28th November 2024 dismissing three appeals by Artemis Land and Agriculture Ltd against the decision of the Chichester District Council in relation to Crouchlands Farm, Rickman’s Lane, Plaistow, to fail determine two applications, one for 108 homes and one for mixed commercial uses and also to refuse a th...
2024-12-051h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouThe Future of Placemaking: Pooja Agrawal, Chief Executive Officer at Public Practice (S14 E5)Our Special Guest this week is Pooja Agrawal is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Public Practice. Public Practice is a not-for-profit organisation that builds the skills and capability of the public sector to improve the quality, equality and sustainability of places.
Latest News Update on planning related matters.
Decision of the High Court dated 13th November 2024 in White v Plymouth City Council [2024] EWHC 2854 (Admin), dismissing an application for contempt of court -made after a delay of 8 months - for allegedly interfering with the administration of justice relating to a decision...
2024-11-211h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouBiodiversity Net Gain: Rachel Danemann, Planning Manager for the Midlands & South West, Home Builders Federation (S14 E4)Our Special Guest this week is Rachel Danemann MRTPI CIHCM AssocRICS, Planning Manager (Midlands & South West) Home Builders Federation.
Latest News Update on planning related matters.
Decision of the Court of Appeal dated 16th October 2024 in R (oao Save Stonehenge World) v Secretary of State for Transport [2024] EWHC 1227 (Admin), dismissing the appeal on grounds 1 to 5, allowing the appeal against refusal of permission on ground 6 but dismissing the claim itself.
Decision of an inspector dated 30th October 2024 allowing Appeal A and dismissing Appeal B by Finebeam Ltd against the decisions of the Council...
2024-11-0859 minHave We Got Planning News For YouThe Promoters Policy Premier: Phill Bamford, Policy Director at the Land, Planning & Development Federation (S14 E3)Our Special Guest this week is Phill Bamford, Policy Director at the Land, Planning & Development Federation. Also featuring, standing in for Charlie Banner this week, is Thea Osmund-Smith from No.5 Chambers.
Latest News Updates on planning related matters.
A decision of the High Court dated 3rd October 2024 in Farnham Town Council v Secretary of State for LUH&C, Wates Developments Ltd et al. [2024] EWHC 2458 (Admin), on a S288 statutory challenge to the grant of planning permission allowed on appeal where service of proceedings was late. Did the court have power to...
2024-10-171h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouThe Planning Officers Advocate: Mike Kiely, Chair of the Board at the Planning Officers Society (S14 E2)Our Special Guest this week is Mike Kiely, Chair of the Board at the Planning Officers Society.
Latest News Update on planning related matters.
Decision of the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Building Safety & Homelessness dated 25th September 2024 allowing an appeal by a consortium led by Barratt David Wilson Homes, granting outline planning permission, in accordance with the inspector’s recommendations, for up to 1000 dwellings, secondary & primary schools, community facility & retail uses, open space & landscaped areas with associated engineering works on land between Huntingdon Toad & Hilston Road Cambridge, known Darwin Green Phases Two and Th...
2024-10-031h 03Have We Got Planning News For YouStrategic Planning with Catriona Riddell, Director of Catriona Riddell & Associates (S14 E1)Our returning Special Guest this week is Catriona Riddell FRPTI, Director of Catriona Riddell & Associates Ltd.
Decision of the High Court dated 13th September 2024 in Friends of the Earth and South Lakeland Action on Climate Change v Secretary of State et al [2024] EWHC 2349 (Admin), a successful challenge to the grant of permission for an underground coal mine at Whitehaven, Cumbria applying the recent Supreme Court case, Finch about the necessary scope of an environmental impact assessment in respect of downstream greenhouse gas and scope 3 emissions.
Decision of the Secretary for Energy Security...
2024-09-191h 00Have We Got Planning News For YouDiscussing the Proposed Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework: July 2024 Update (S13 E6)In this impromptu special summer episode, we're discussing proposed changes to the NPPF as announced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner on the 30th of July 2024.
The proposal is open for consultation for 8 weeks and more information on how to respond can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system
Episode resources can be found on our website here: https://havewegotplanningnewsforyou.com/discussing-the-proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-july-2024-update-s13-e6/
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2024-07-3157 minHave We Got Planning News For YouStacey Robins, Head of Planning & Environmental Services for Wealden District Council (S11 E5)Our Special Guest this week is Stacey Robins, Head of Planning & Environmental Services for Wealden District Council.
Episode Resources on HWGPNFY.com
Latest News Update on planning related matters.
Decision of the Secretary of State for LUH&C on a recovered appeal dated 15th November 2023 disagreeing with the inspector’s recommendation and allowing an appeal by the Ministry of Justice against the decision of Harborough DC to refuse planning permission for a new Category B prison of up to 82,555 m2 GEA within a secure perimeter fence at HMP Gartree, Market Harborough.
Decision of an inspector dated 30th...
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Have We Got Planning News For YouJoanna Averley, Chief Planner at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (S7 E3)This week we are joined for a second time by Joanna Averley, Chief Planner at the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Decisions of the Week:
Decision of Lang J dated 19 May 2022 in R oao Suliman V a Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council & Aster Group [2022] EWHC 1196 a challenge to the grant of conditional planning permission focused on the lawfulness of a condition & legitimate expectation.
Decision of an inspector dated 17 May 2022 allowing an appeal by against the decision South Somerset DC to grant permission on two fields north of Ansford & Castle Carey, for 200 dwellings ( 70 affordable & 130 open...
2022-05-261h 05Have We Got Planning News For YouLiz Peace CBE, Chair of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (S7 E2)Our Special Guest this week is Liz Peace CBE, Chair of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC)
Decisions of the Week:
Decision of an inspector dated 22 April 2022 allowing an appeal by Welbeck Strategic Land against the decision of Chichester District Council to refuse permission for an outline application for 70 dwellings on an unallocated site with issues around 5 yr HLS, effects on the character & appearance & accessibility to services & employment.
Decision of the Housing Minister dated 6 May 2022 allowing an appeal by Bloor Homes & Sandleford Farm Partnership against the decision West Berks DC to grant p...
2022-05-121h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouTom Dobson, Managing Director of Quod Planning (S7 E1)Our Special Guest this week is Tom Dobson, Managing Director of Quod Planning.
Decisions of the Week:
London Historic Parks & Garden Trust v Minster of State for Housing et al[2022] EWHC 829 (Admin) the decision of Thornton J quashing the Minister’s decision to grant permssion for the UK Holocaust Memorial Centre in Victoria Tower Gardens, Millbank due a failure to grapple with the London County Council’s (Improvements) Act 1900.
Decision of the Housing Minister dated 13 April 2022 allowing planning and listed building consent applications by Feeder Estates LLP, made to Bristol CC, called in by the SoS unde...
2022-04-2953 minHave We Got Planning News For YouBaroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG, Chair of the House of Lords' Built Environment Committee (S6 E6)Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG has been Chair of the House of Lords Built Environment Select Committee since it was established in April 2021. The Committee’s remit is housing, planning, transport and infrastructure and its first report, Meeting housing demand, was published in January.
Decisions of the Week:
Decision of an inspector dated 22 March 2022 allowing an appeal against the decision of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to refuse permission for 71 dwellings on a greenfield site on the edge of Hawkhurst within the High Wealds AONB raising issues on impact on AONB, heritage assets, highways & extent of HLS.
Decision of...
2022-03-3156 minHave We Got Planning News For YouPaul Barnard MBE MRTPI, Service Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure at Plymouth City Council (S6 E5)This week, we're joined by Paul Barnard MBE MRTPI, Service Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure at Plymouth City Council.
Decisions of the Week:
R (oao Park Lane Homes) v Rother District Council et anor [2022] EWHC 485 (Admin) a decision of the High Court dismissing a challenge to Council’s decision to accept the recommendations of the examiner into the draft Burwash Neighbourhood Development Plan and to proceed to a neighbourhood planning referendum.
Decision of an inspector dated 9th March allowing an appeal by Summix FRB Developments Ltd against the refusal of Bristol City Council to gr...
2022-03-1758 minHave We Got Planning News For YouHelen Barnard, Associate Director of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (S6 E4)Our Special Guest this week is Helen Barnard, Associate Director of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
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Decisions of the Week:
R (oao TV Harrison CIC) v Leeds City Council et anor [2022] EWHC 130 (Admin) a decision of the High Court dated 25th January 2022 allowing a second challenge to the refusal of the City Council to include land in the list of assets of community value under s 87 of the Localism Act 2011.
R (oao S Finch) v Surrey County Council et al [2022] EWCA Civ 187 a decision of the Court of Appeal dated 17t...
2022-03-0356 minHave We Got Planning News For YouTim Crawshaw, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute 2022 (S6 E3)Our Special Guest this week is Tim Crawshaw MA MRTPI FRSA, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Decisions of the Week:
Whitley Parish Council v North Yorkshire County Council et al. [2022] EWHC 238 (Admin) a decision of the High Court dismissing a challenge to the conditional grant of permission for EIA development to allow extraction of pulverised fuel ash over 25 years including site restoration based on criticisms of the officer report.
Decision of an inspector dated 7th February 2022 allowing an appeal against the refusal of Medway Council of an outline application for EIA development comprising the...
2022-02-1755 minHave We Got Planning News For YouVictoria Geoghegan, President of the Planning Officers Society (S6 E2)Our Special Guest this week is Victoria Geoghegan, President of the Planning Officers Society.
Decisions of the Week:
Richards v Environment Agency [2022] EWCA Civ 26 a decision of the Court of Appeal dated 17th January 2022 allowing an appeal & clarifying the proper approach to allegations that an environmental regulator, the EA, is acting in a way incompatible with Convention Rights based on Articles 2 & 8.
R (oao SPVRG Ltd) v Pembs CC [2022] EWHC 143 (Admin) a decision of Mrs Justice Steyn dated 7th January 2022, dismissing a challenge to the grant of a section 73 application relating to an established caravan park permission b...
2022-02-031h 03Have We Got Planning News For YouNigel Appleton, Executive Chairman at Contact Consulting Ltd (S6 E1)Our Special Guest this week is Nigel Appleton MA (Cantab), Executive Chairman Contact Consulting (Oxford) Ltd who focuses on the housing needs of older people.
Decisions of the Month:
Decision of the Court of Appeal in London Borough of Barking & Dagenham et al v Persons Unknown [2022] EWCA Civ 13 dated 13th January 2022 allowing an appeal & clarifying that the court can grant final injunctions that prevent person unknown from occupying and trespassing on local authority land.
Decision of Mr Justice Lane dated 7th January 2022 R (oao Ashchurch PC) v Tewkesbury BC [2022] EWHC 16, dismissing a challenge to the grant o...
2022-01-2056 minHave We Got Planning News For YouKate Henderson, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation (S5 E3)Kate Henderson is Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation (NHF), the voice of housing associations in England. Prior to joining the NHF in 2018 Kate was Chief Executive of the Town and Country Planning Association. Kate is passionate about tackling the housing crisis, inequality and climate change.
Decisions of the Month:
Decision of the Secretary of State for LUH&C dated 11th November 2021 dismissing an appeal against the refusal of the City of London Corporation for a 305.3 m AOD building, the Tulip, comprising a mixed use visitor attraction, raising issues about the design process, the effects...
2021-12-031h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouBrian May CBE and Anne Brummer, Queen Guitarist, CEO and Co-founder of the Save Me Trust (S5 E2)Our Special Guests this week are Brian May, CBE, PhD FRAS and Rock legend and Anne Brummer, CEO and Co-founder of the Save Me Trust. Brian is a founding member of Queen, a world-renowned guitarist, songwriter, producer and performer, also a Doctor of Astrophysics, campaigner for animal rights and a passionate advocate for political and social change. Brian, along with Anne, Co-founded the Save Me Trust.
Decisions of the Month:
Decision of the Court of Appeal dated 15th October 2021 refusing permission to appeal by the London Borough of Hillingdon against the dismissal of a claim by...
2021-11-041h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouDavid Morgan, Professional Lead for Planning Appeals at the Planning Inspectorate (S5 E1)This month, we are joined by David L Morgan BA MA(T&CP) MA(Bid Con IoAAS) MRTPI IHBC, Professional Lead Planning Appeals at the Planning Inspectorate
Decisions of the Month:
Decision of an Inspector dated 15th September 2021 allowing an appeal by Manor Oak Homes against the refusal by South Oxfordshire DC to grant permission for 150 homes on a greenfield site in the Didcot Garden Town master plan area, raising issues on HLS, the effect of development on the character and appearance of the landscape, the weight to...
2021-10-1453 minHave We Got Planning News For YouDavid Morgan, Professional Lead for Planning Appeals at the Planning Inspectorate (S5 E1)This month, we are joined by David L Morgan BA MA(T&CP) MA(Bid Con IoAAS) MRTPI IHBC, Professional Lead Planning Appeals at the Planning Inspectorate
Decisions of the Month:
Decision of an Inspector dated 15th September 2021 allowing an appeal by Manor Oak Homes against the refusal by South Oxfordshire DC to grant permission for 150 homes on a greenfield site in the Didcot Garden Town master plan area, raising issues on HLS, the effect of development on the character and appearance of the landscape, the weight to be given to conflicts with the development plan and th...
2021-10-1453 minHave We Got Planning News For YouClive Betts MP, Chair of the MHCLG Select Committee (S4 E10)Our Special Guest this week is Clive Betts MP, Chair of Housing, Communities & Local Government Committee. He is the Labour MP for Sheffield South East, and has been an MP continuously since 9 April 1992.
Decisions of the Week:
Mark McGaw v Welsh Ministers [2021] EWCA Civ 976a decision of the Court of Appeal dismissing an appeal against the decision of HH Judge Jarman QC who had allowed an appeal against the decision to refuse the Claimant’s appeal against Swansea Council’s refusal of a certificate of lawful use or development under class E of Schedule 2 of the T&CP...
2021-07-0859 minHave We Got Planning News For YouAnna Rose MRTPI, Head of the Planning Advisory Service (S4 E9)Anna is the Head of the Planning Advisory Service and has oversight of the whole programme of activity. She manages the team and client relationships. Anna is a member of the Improvement management team at the LGA.
Decisions of the Week:
R (oao Save Stonehenge WHS) v Secretary of State Transport & Highways England & Historic England [2021] EWHC 1642. A decision of Mr Justice Holgate dismissing an interlocutory application to add an additional ground, & a related order for disclosure, to the claim seeking to quash the DCO consent for the A303 scheme at Stonehenge, ordered to be dealt with...
2021-07-011h 03Have We Got Planning News For YouPaul Brocklehurst, Chairman of the Land Promoters & Developers Federation (S4 E8)This week our Special Guest is Paul Brocklehurst, Chairman of the Land Promoters & Developers Federation. Paul was the Chief Executive of Catesby Estates plc for 15 years before stepping down in May 2020.
Decisions of the Week:
Bansal v Secretary of State HCLG & London Borough of Hounslow [2021] EWHC 1604. A decision of Mrs Justice Lang DBE dismissing a claim under section 289 against the decision of an inspector to dismiss the Appellant’s appeal against an enforcement notice in respect of the unauthorised conversion of a property into two flats.
R (oao Danning) v Sedgemoor District Council [2021] EWHC 1649. A decision of M...
2021-06-241h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouTony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural England (S4 E7)This week, our special guest is Tony Juniper CBE, campaigner, writer, sustainability adviser, well-known British environmentalist and Chair of Natural England.
Decisions of the Week:
R (oao Ocado Retail Ltd) v London Borough of Islington [2021] EWHC 1509. A decision of Mr Justice Holgate dismissing a claim for JR seeking to quash a decision to revoke a CLEUD pursuant to section 193 (7) of TCPA 1990 originally granted on the basis of a breach of condition exceeding 10 years.
R (oao Wyatt) v Fareham Borough Council [2021] EWHC 1434. A decision of Mr Justice Jay dismissing a claim for judicial review of the decision...
2021-06-181h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouJennie Daly, Group Operations Director at Taylor Wimpey PLC (S4 E6)Our Special Guest this week is Jennie Daly, Group Operations Director & Executive Director at Taylor Wimpey PLC.
Decisions of the Week:
Juden v London Borough of Tower Hamlets & Crest Nicholson & Secretary of State for HCLG [2021] EWHC 1368. A decision of Sir Duncan Ouseley allowing an application for judicial review quashing a decision to grant permission & listed building consent for residential development of the former London Chest Hospital, a Grade 11 LB in a Conservation Area involving the relocation of a veteran mulberry tree. Issues around the adequacy of the officer report, NPPF 195 & 196 & publication of consultation responses.
R (oao...
2021-05-271h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouChristine Thorby, Director of Strategy at the Planning Inspectorate (S4 E5)Christine Thorby DipTP MRTPI IHBC joined the Inspectorate from a Local Planning Authority in February 2003. Her vast experience and knowledge gives her insight that is so valuable for our current and future success. Her appointment ensures an inspector presence at Executive Team and Board.
Decisions of the Week:
Decision of Secretary of State dated 10 May 2021 allowing an appeal, in accordance with the inspector’s recommendation, against the failure of the London Borough of Sutton to determine an application for a special needs school on open land allocated for a SEN school & open space.
Decision of Secretary of...
2021-05-201h 04Have We Got Planning News For YouCatriona Riddell MRTPI, Strategic Planning Specialist (S4 E4)Our Special Guest this week is Catriona Riddell MRTPI, the Strategic Planning Specialist for the Planning Officers’ Society and Director of Catriona Riddell & Associates Ltd.
Decisions of the Week:
Secretary of State for Transport & Curzon Park Ltd et al [2021] EWCA civ 651 a Court of Appeal decision dismissing an appeal of the decision of the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) on a preliminary issue of law about whether other certificates of appropriate alternative development are to be treated as material planning considerations in determining a CAAD.
Sefton Borough Council v Secretary of State for HC&LG et al [2021] EW...
2021-05-131h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouBaroness Hale of Richmond, Former President of the Supreme Court (S4 E3)Our Special Guest this week is Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE PC FBA, former President of the Supreme Court serving from 2017 until her retirement in 2020, and serves as a member of the House of Lords as a Lord Temporal.
Decisions of the Week:
R (oaf Hudson) V Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Legoland Windsor Park Ltd [2021] EWCA civ 592 a Court of Appeal decision dismissing an appeal against the decision of Lang J who had rejected a challenge to the Council’s decision to grant permission, contrary to the officer recommendation, for a holiday village in the GB...
2021-05-061h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouCrispin Truman OBE, Chief Executive of the CPRE (S4 E2)Crispin is chief executive of the Campaign to Protect Rural England. He has over 20 years’ experience of leading and growing successful, award-winning organisations across multiple sectors, as both chief executive and chair. He was chief executive of The Churches Conservation Trust, the UK charity protecting historic churches at risk, and, prior to that, of Revolving Doors Agency, supporting people with mental health problems in the criminal justice system.
Decisions of the Week:
Manchester City Council v Secretary of State for HC&LG & others [2021] EWHC 858, a decision of Mr Justice Knowles allowing statutory appeals against an inspector’s de...
2021-04-291h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouPeter Freeman, Chair of Homes England (S4 E1)This week our Special Guest is Peter Freeman, Chair of Homes England.
Decisions of the Week
Decision of an inspector dated 22nd March 2021 allowing an appeal by Wates Developments against Tonbridge & Malling BC’s failure to determine their outline application for up to 250 homes on a greenfield BMV site; application of tilted balance due to lack of HLS.
Decision of an inspector dated 29th March allowing Dylon 2 Ltd’s appeal granting full planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings & redevelopment for a four to eleven storey C3 development for 254 dwellings on MOL land where LPA had...
2021-04-2254 minHave We Got Planning News For YouRICS Special with Professor Neil Crosby (S3 E10)In this special episode of Have We Got Planning News For You, we discuss the new RICS Guidance Note on Financial Viability in Planning, with its lead author Professor Neil Crosby.
Have We Got Planning News for You is a light-hearted review of the week's latest developments by five barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker QC, Mary Cook, Sasha White QC, Charles Banner QC and Christopher Young QC.
We five friends from different chambers/firms have decided to come together during COVID-19 to do a weekly hour-long show about the latest legal, policy...
2021-04-141h 08Have We Got Planning News For YouFiona Howie, Chief Executive at the Town & Country Planning Association (S3 E9)Our Special Guest this week is Fiona Howie, Chief Executive, Town & Country Planning Association.
Court Judgments of the Week:
Blackbushe Airport Ltd v Secretary of State for EF&RA & Hampshire CC et al[2021] EWCA Civ 398, the Court of Appeal decision dismissing an appeal against a decision of Holgate J who allowed a challenge to an inspector’s decision to deregister land under the Commons Act 2006 on the basis the inspector had erred in law in concluding land fell within the curtilage of the airport building.
Anderson et al v Basildon District Council [2021] EWCA Civ 363, a decision of...
2021-03-2559 minHave We Got Planning News For YouThe Rt Hon. Christopher Pincher MP, Minister of State for Housing (S3 E8)This week we are joined by The Right Honourable Christopher Pincher MP who was appointed Minister of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on 13 February 2020. He was first elected Conservative MP for Tamworth in May 2010.
Court Judgments of the Week:
City & Country Bramshill Ltd v Secretary of State for HC&LG & Hart DC et al[2021]EWCA Civ 320, a Court of Appeal decision dismissing an appeal from the developer against a decision of Waksman J who partly allowed & partly dismissed challenges to an inspector’s decision to refuse planning permission in relation to dev...
2021-03-181h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouJules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor of Planning, Regeneration and Skills for London (S3 E7)Court Judgment of the Week:
Abbotskerswell Parish Council v Secretary of State for HC&LG the Court of Appeal decision due this week on an appeal against a decision of Lang J who dismissed the challenge to the decision 10 grant permission for a mixed use scheme of up to 1200 homes at Woolnough Barton in Teignbridge DC raising EIA, Habitats & Climate Change issues.
Decisions of the Week:
Shorefield Country Park, Downton, a decision of 23rd February dismissing an appeal against New Forest DC’s refusal to grant a CLEUD to carry out operational development associated wi...
2021-03-111h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouMark Southgate, CEO of MOBIE (S3 E6)This week we are joined by Mark Southgate, the CEO of George Clarke’s educational charity, MOBIE. He is also a member of the RTPI General Assembly.
Court Judgments of the Week
The Open Spaces Society v Secretary of State EF&RA EWCA [2021] Civ 241; the Court of Appeal dismissing an appeal against a decision of Lieven J which had confirmed that an inspector had not made an error of law when concluding it was expedient to confirm a footpath diversion order under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980.
Leech Homes Limited v Northumberland County Council [2021] EWCA Civ 198; a...
2021-03-0455 minHave We Got Planning News For YouJustin Welby, The Archbishop of Canterbury (S3 E5)Our Special Guest this week is His Grace The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, to discuss the “Coming Home” report into the housing crisis which was commissioned by him and was published this week.
Court Judgments of the Week
TW Logistics Ltd V Essex County Council [2021] UKSC 4 a decision of the Supreme Court dismissing an appeal relating to a 200 sq m area of hard surfaced land on the edge of a working port at Allen’s Quay, Mistley, registered as a TVG.
Thame Town Council v Secretary of State HC&LG...
2021-02-251h 07Have We Got Planning News For YouDr Wei Yang, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute 2021 (S3 E4)Our Special Guest this week is Dr Wei Yang, FAcSS FRTPI RIBA Client Adviser, MCIHT, President of The Royal Town Planning Institute.
Court Judgments of the Week
Gladman Developments Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 104
R (oao United Trade Action Group Ltd) V Transport for London & Mayor of London [2021] 72 EWHC decisions of Mrs Justice Laing allowing a JR claim to the London Streetspace Plan-Interim Guidance & an order prohibiting traffic & stopping up parts of the A10 highway; raising issues about failing to have regard to material considerations ie the effect on taxis as a form of PT & public sector equality d...
2021-02-0458 minHave We Got Planning News For YouDiscussion about Virtual Events (S3 E3)We take a deep dive on some cases and discuss virtual events and our thoughts on them.
Court Judgments of the Week
R (oao Client Earth) v Secretary of State BE&IS & Drax Power Limited [2021] EWCA Civ 43 a decision of the Court of Appeal dismissing an appeal from the decision of Holgate J who had dismissed a claim for JR of the decision to grant a DCO for a NSIP for two gas-fired generating units at Drax Power.
R (oao Asda Stores Ltd) v Leeds City Council & Commercial Development Project Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 32 a decision of...
2021-01-2859 minHave We Got Planning News For YouStephen Hunt MRTPI, Head of Planning & Development Management, East Riding of Yorkshire Council (S3 E2)Our Special Guest this week is Stephen Hunt MRTPI, Head of Planning & Development Management, East Riding of Yorkshire Council whose Local Plan won the Planning Award for plan-making.
Court Judgments of the Week
Ikram v Secretary of State HC&LG & Hussain & others V London Brent BC [2021] EWCA Civ 2 two related decisions of the Court of Appeal dismissing appeals from decisions of Lang J by which she granted a statutory application to quash a planning permission and a claim for judicial review of the decision by the inspector to quash and enforcement notice; issues around the use of...
2021-01-2156 minHave We Got Planning News For YouJerry Youle MRTPI, PINS Inspector and Professional Lead for Local Plans (S3 E1)Court Judgments of the Week
Gluck v Secretary of State HC&LG & Crawley BC [2020] EWCA Civ 1756 a decision of the Court of Appeal dismissing an appeal of the decision of Holgate J who had decided that the 56-day period for prior approval in paragraph W(11) of part 3 of schedule 2 to the GPDO 2015 could be extended by agreement.
R (Hewitt)V Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council & Russell Homes (UK) Ltd [2020] EWHC 3405 a claim for JR by a local councillor against the grant of a planning permission in the context of the application of NPPF 11(d)(ii), 196, harm to a valued l...
2021-01-141h 04Have We Got Planning News For YouRTPI Young Planners Conference 2020 Special (S2 E14)RTPI are a leading membership organisation and a Chartered Institute responsible for maintaining professional standards and accrediting world class planning courses nationally and internationally.
This extra episode with Special Guest Laura Archer, Chair of the Young Planners was recorded for the RTPI Young Planners Conference and originally aired on the 11th of November 2020.
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2020-12-2450 minHave We Got Planning News For YouClare Miller, CEO of Clarion Housing Group (S2 E13)Our Special Guest this week is Clare Miller CEO of Clarion Housing Group, the largest provider of affordable housing.
Planning decisions of the week
The decision of the Supreme Court in R (oao Friends of the Earth Ltd) v Heathrow Airport Ltd [2020 ] UKSC 52 and whether the failure to take account of the Paris Agreement renders the designation of the Airports National Policy Statement unlawful. To be handed down on 16 December 2020.
A decision of Mrs Justice Lang in R(oao Wyeth-Price) v Guildford BC & Bewley Homes [2020] EWHC 3355 (Admin) quashing a permission due to legal errors in the...
2020-12-1756 minHave We Got Planning News For YouRichard Bacon MP (S2 E12)Our Special Guest this week is Richard Bacon, the MP who brought forward a Private Members Bill that became the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act.
Planning decisions of the week
An inspector’s decision 2nd December dismissing an appeal against the refusal of Bedford Borough Council to grant permission for up to 400 homes on a site outside the urban core, with issues about HLS & NPPF para 11, impact on the setting of a SAM & heritage assets, archaeology, BMV.
An inspector’s decision 25th November allowing an appeal for 50 homes at Finchingfield, against the refusal of Braintree District Coun...
2020-12-101h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouDuncan Wilson OBE, Chief Executive of Historic England (S2 E11)Our Special Guest this week is Duncan Wilson OBE, Chief Executive of Historic England.
Court Judgments of the week
R (oao Whitehead) v Mid Sussex DC & Gleeson Strategic Land [2020]EWHC 3166 a decision of Mrs Justice Laing dismissing an application for JR of a decision to grant outline permission for up to 500 dwellings, on a strategic site at Copthorne, with no on site G&T provision, but a financial contribution for offsite provision.
R (oao Wingfield) v Canterbury City Council & Redrow Homes (South East) [2020] EWCA Civ 1588 a decision of the Court of Appeal under CPR 52.30 (1) refusing to r...
2020-12-031h 07Have We Got Planning News For YouAndy Street CBE, Mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority (S2 E10)Our Special Guest this week is Andy Street CBE, Mayor of West Midlands Combined Authority, former Managing Director of John Lewis.
Court Judgments of the week
Morris Homes Limited V Cheshire West & Chester Council [2020] EWCA Civ 1516 – an unsuccessful challenge to the Court of Appeal about the lawfulness of a decision of an independent expert appointed pursuant to a 106 obligation to assess affordable housing contributions & whether it was conclusive & binding.
RSBS Developments Ltd v (1) SSHC&LG & Anor [2020] EWHC 3077 – a decision of Mrs Justice Laing dismissing appeals to an inspector’s decision under section 288 & 289 of the TCPA 1990 relating to the...
2020-11-2654 minHave We Got Planning News For YouPriya Shah, Founder of BAME in Property (S2 E9)Our Special Guest this week is Priya Shah, Founder of BAME in Property, an organisation for BAME and non-BAME professionals who are passionate about increasing ethnic diversity in the property and planning sectors. Priya is also a Consultant at Grayling specialising in stakeholder engagement and community consultation in the built environment.
Court Judgments of the Week
R (Hawkhurst Parish Council) v. Tunbridge Wells BC [2020] EWHC 3019 (Admin) – unsuccessful JR challenge to the grant of planning permission for a McCarthy and Stone care home on highways, heritage and AONB grounds..
Sevenoaks District Council v. SSHCLG [2020] EWHC 3054 (Admin) – Sevenoaks DC’s’...
2020-11-191h 03Have We Got Planning News For YouNicholas Boys Smith, Director of Create Streets (S2 E8)Our Special Guest this week is Nicholas Boys Smith founding Director of Create Streets, interim Chair of Building Better, Building Beautiful & Task Force Member advising Government on the Planning White Paper. Nicholas has recently been appointed as the head of the new national design body soon to be launched.
Court Judgments of the Week
Hillside Parks Ltd v. Snowdonia National Parks Authority [2020] EWCA Civ 1440 a Court of Appeal decision concerning the ‘Pilkington’ principle regarding successive planning permissions relating to the same site, and the status of a planning permission granted in 1967.
Roao Barry Zins v East Suff...
2020-11-121h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouRobert Rinder, ITV’s Judge Rinder (S2 E7)Our Special Guest this week is Robert Rinder, barrister, host of the ITV series Judge Rinder & newly appointed Legal Services Ambassador for Shelter. Robert will be talking with us about how the planning system can address the housing crisis.
As before, there is no charge for the event, but we would encourage you to make a modest donation to a charity of your choice. As always we support the NHS Combined Charity Page but in view of our theme this week you may wish to consider a donation to Shelter.
Court Judgments of the Week
2020-11-051h 07Have We Got Planning News For YouLord Carnwath CVO (S2 E6)Our Very Special Guest this week is Lord Carnwath CVO, former UK Supreme Court Justice, now Associate Member of Landmark Chambers.
Court Judgments of the Week
McGaw V Welsh Ministers [2020] EWHC 2588 (Admin) a decision of Judge Jarman about the interpretation & limitations in Class E of the GPDO as it applies in Wales including whether backfilling land lies outside Class E.
R ( Lochailort Investments Ltd ) V Mendip District Council [2020] EWHC Civ 1259 a Court of Appeal decision relating to land designated as local green spaces in Norton St Philip Neighbourhood Plan and the lawfulness of Policy 5 governing their dev...
2020-10-151h 06Have We Got Planning News For YouSir Howard Bernstein, Former Chief Executive of Manchester City Council (S2 E5)Our Very Special Guest this week is Sir Howard Bernstein, former Chief Executive of Manchester City Council.
Court Judgments of the Week, both decisions of Holgate J
Girling V East Suffolk Council & EDF & NNB [2020] EWHC 2579 a challenge to the grant of permission for major development in the AONB, replacement facilities related to Sizewell B, required as a precursor to a new Sizewell C nuclear power station raising issues about alternative sites and if the EIA was up to date.
London Historic Parks v Secretary of State HCLG [2020] EWHC 2580 a case relating to the proposed Holocaust Memorial i...
2020-10-0857 minHave We Got Planning News For YouBridget Rosewell CBE Returns (S2 E4)Our Very Special Guest this week is Bridget Rosewell CBE FAcSS, economist & National Infrastructure Commissioner, who will be discussing her role with the White Paper.
Court Judgments of the Week
R V Western Trading & Singh [2020] EWCA Crim 1234 - Court of Appeal case about the level of fines imposed on breach of a Listed Building Enforcement Notice
London Borough of Hackney V Shiva [2020] EWHC 2489 - a High Court decision on the use of section 187B injunction for breaches of planning control relating to an art installation Sharks!
Appeals of the Week
The dismissal of an ap...
2020-10-011h 04Have We Got Planning News For YouRebecca Phillips, Professional Lead for Planning Appeals at the Planning Inspectorate (S2 E3)Our Very Special Guest this week is Rebecca Phillips, Professional Lead for Planning Appeals at the Planning Inspectorate.
Court Judgments of the Week
Thurloe Lodge Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Royal Borough Of Kensington And Chelsea & Anor 2020 EWHC 2381 a decision of David Elvin QC dismissing six grounds of challenge to a planning authority’s decision to grant permission & listed building consent for two below ground car parking spaces on a private road in a conservation area adjoining listed buildings.
East Hertfordshire DC V Mahoney [2020] 9 WLUK 153 a case about the grant of an interim injunction pr...
2020-09-241h 03Have We Got Planning News For YouSimon Gallagher, Director of Planning at MHCLG (S2 E2)Our Very Special Guest this week is Simon Gallagher, Director of Planning at MHCLG. Simon is leading the civil service in the Ministry in respect of the Planning White Paper and the consultation on the Changes to the Current Planning System.
Court Judgments of the Week
Norfolk Homes V North Norfolk DC [2020] EWHC 2265 a decision of Holgate J confirming that a planning permission granted pursuant to section 73 was not subject to a section 106 obligation which governed the original no longer extant permission.
Gathercole V Suffolk CC [2020] EWCA Civ 1179 a decision of the Court of Appeal dismissing...
2020-09-171h 00Have We Got Planning News For YouJoanna Averley, Chief Planner at MHCLG (S2 E1)Our Very Special Guest this week is Joanna Averley, the new Chief Planner at MHCLG.
Court Judgments of the Week
Wainhomes v SOSHCLG [2020]EWHC 2294; a decision of Dove J who quashed a decision of the Secretary of State to dismiss an appeal for 100 homes and remitted it for redetermination. The case centred upon a failure of reasons to explain why a policy agreed by three authorities was considered to be up to date despite the authorities agreeing a subsequent redistribution based on an MoU based on an aggregated Standard Methodology figure.
Peel Investments v SOSHCLG [2020] EWCA...
2020-09-1056 minHave We Got Planning News For YouPlanning For the Future White Paper Special with Chris Katkowski QC (S1 E16)In this special mid season episode, we are joined by Chris Katkowski – a member of the Government’s Task force that produced the white paper and also England’s top rated planning QC.
We are discussing the latest planning regulation changes that were released a short time ago.
You can view the White Paper by clicking here.
2020-08-071h 12Have We Got Planning News For YouSeason 1 Finale (S1 E15)This week is our final episode of series one, and we have decided to end as we started; just with the five of us. As before, there is no charge for the event, but we would encourage you to make a modest donation to the NHS Combined Charity Page or whichever local charity you may prefer.
Cases of the Week
(1) Keep Bourne End Green v Buckingham Council et al [2020] EWHC 1984 Admin; s decision of Holgate J who dismissed a challenge to a plan based on an allegation that the 2016-based household projections produced by ONS should h...
2020-07-301h 01Have We Got Planning News For YouTim Goodwin, Director of Ecology Solutions Ltd (S1 E14)This week our special guest is Tim Goodwin BSc (Hons) MSc MIEnvSc MCIEEM, Director of Ecology Solutions Ltd.
Cases of the Week
Garland v Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs [20202] EWHC 1814 (Admin) a claim challenging an order modifying the Definitive Map to change the status of a highway from footpath to bridleway.
PINS/MHCLG Decisions of the Week
Two Secretary of State decisions allowing appeals, both taken in the context of 5 yr HLS being demonstrated (1) For up to 600 dwellings & a local centre in Norfolk raising cumulative heritage impacts & Hab R...
2020-07-231h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouSue Manns, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute 2020 (S1 E13)This week, we’re joined by special guest Sue Manns FRTPI FRGS FRSA, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute 2020.
We will not be joined by Charles Banner QC of Keating Chambers this week, as he and his wife will be in the delivery suite. Everyone at HWGPNFY wish to pass on to Charlie and Tetyana and their daughter Kathleen all of their love and best wishes; and would invite Charlie to know that this is only free pass that you get!
2020-07-1658 minHave We Got Planning News For YouCharlotte Morphet, Joint Chair of Women in Planning (S1 E12)This week we are joined by Charlotte Morphet, joint Chair of Women in Planning. One of the most influential planners of her generation and champion of diversity issues.
2020-07-091h 00Have We Got Planning News For YouVictoria Hills, Chief Executive at the Royal Town Planning Institute (S1 E11)This week our special guest is Victoria Hills MRTPI FICE Chief Executive at the Royal Town Planning Institute.
2020-07-0249 minHave We Got Planning News For YouNigel Jones, Leading UK Expert on Viability Issues (S1 E10)This week our special guest is Nigel Jones BSc FRICS ACIArb, a director of Chesters Harcourt based in Yeovil, Somerset, who sat on the RICS Panel on Financial Viability and acted as an Assessor on viability for PINS.
2020-06-2559 minHave We Got Planning News For YouDavid Rudlin, Honorary Professor at Manchester University (S1 E9)This week our special guest is David Rudlin, Principal and a director of URBED (Urbanism Environment and Design), an Honorary Professor at Manchester University and past Chair of the Academy of Urbanism. In 2014 he was also the winner of the Wolfson Economics Prize. David is one of the authors of the Policy Exchange papers entitled ‘Planning Anew’.
2020-06-1856 minHave We Got Planning News For YouIan Ritchie, World Class Architect (S1 E8)Our special guest this week is the world-class architect, artist, author, poet and founder of Ian Ritchie Architects and Rice Francis Ritchie, design engineers, Ian Ritchie CBE, RA Dip Arch (Dist), PCL, ARB, RIBA, RIAI, MIASBE, FRSA, FSFE, FSHARE, Hon FAIA, Hon FRIAS, Hon FRAM, Hon MCSA, Hon D Litt. Ian’s firm designed the glass pyramids and sculpture courts at the Louvre and the stainless steel Spire in Dublin.
2020-06-111h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouLord Taylor, A Very Influential Liberal Politician (S1 E7)This week we are joined by a very special guest Lord Matthew Taylor, a giant in the planning world – author of numerous seminal works including The Taylor report, aka “bonfire of the circulars”, a long-term champion of Garden Communities and part of the team that led to NPPF1 and PPG.
2020-06-0444 minHave We Got Planning News For YouDavid Smith, Projects Manager of the Planning Inspectorate (S1 E6)This week we are joined by a very special guest PINS Inspector David Smith (Professional Lead – Planning Appeals).
2020-05-281h 05Have We Got Planning News For YouSteve Quartermain CBE: Former UK Chief Planner (S1 E5)This week we are joined by a very special guest Steve Quartermain CBE, former UK Chief Planner. He is a senior advisor for Cratus Communications.
2020-05-211h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouSimon Gallagher of the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (S1 E4)This week we are joined by a very special guest Simon Gallagher, Director of Planning at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
2020-05-141h 02Have We Got Planning News For YouSarah Richards, Chief Executive of The Planning Inspectorate (S1 E3)This week we are joined by very special guest Sarah Richards, CEO of The Planning Inspectorate.
2020-05-071h 04Have We Got Planning News For YouBridget Rosewell CBE: Wonderfully Indiscrete (S1 E2)This week we are joined by special guest Bridget Rosewell CBE.
2020-04-3057 minHave We Got Planning News For YouWhere It All Began (S1 E1)We barely knew what we were doing, but it was brilliant fun!
Have We Got Planning News for You is a light- hearted review of the week’s latest developments by five barristers from across the Planning Bar: Paul Tucker QC, Mary Cook, Sasha White QC, Charles Banner QC and Christopher Young QC. We five friends from different chambers/firms have decided to come together during COVID-19 to do a weekly 45-minute show about the latest legal, policy and other news & decisions in the world of planning.
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