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19 Apr 2012In this issue: publication by the Government of its National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on 27 March 2012, in particular the extent to which it helps to balance the need for growth and the interests of conservation.
27 Mar 2012In 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.
23 Mar 2012Our 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.
09 Mar 2012Our Environment team considers the publication by the Government of its long awaited response to its consultation on wide ranging changes to the contaminated land regime and of a new draft guidance for local authorities.
09 Feb 2012In this edition: a National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) update, wind farm noise case thwarted, Natural England's new enforcement sanctions and the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England NPPF Report.
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