Blake Lapthorn solicitors’ Environment team has compiled a list of news, press releases and articles for you.  This is the archive.

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Local Authority Statutory Nuisance Survey 2011 published

30 Mar 2012

Our Environment team takes a look at the recently published survey that categorises all statutory nuisance complaints received by local authorities in England over the past three years on an annualised basis.

the ASA tackles solar panel adverts

28 Mar 2012

Our Environment team highlights that the ASA has upheld a complaint about two adverts for solar panels.

planning law news - March

27 Mar 2012

In this edition: National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published, Neighbourhood Planning Regulations, Development Management Procedure Order, private nuisance, tree root damage, contaminated land and village green cases.

Pig and Poultry Assurance Scheme launched by Environment Agency

26 Mar 2012

Our Environment law team looks at the Pig and Poultry Assurance Scheme which has been launched by the Environment Agency for farmers who have environmental permits to run intensive pig or poultry units.

character of the neighbourhood test in court again

23 Mar 2012

Our Environment team reviews the recent Court of Appeal case of Lawrence v Fen Tigers Ltd which again considered the effect of planning permission in changing the character of a neighbourhood.


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View the archive news and articles, client information sheets and environmental law news.

For more information, please contact John Mitchell, head of Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Environment team on 023 8085 7231; email john.mitchell@bllaw.co.uk.