Unspent 106 monies
Freedom of information requests made by the BBC suggest that local authorities in England are holding £1.5bn of unspent section […]
Community Infrastructure Levy
Muscular Action
The Bank of England is concerned that Britain is building half as many homes a year as Canada, despite having […]
Another Repealing Prospect
Having suggested already that section 123 LGA 1972 (best consideration) and section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 (highways contributions) […]
BID for success
Business Improvement Districts now number over 150. They offer a real local voice for businesses. Some are working towards neighbourhood […]
Nearly Three: teething at an end?
Community Infrastructure Levy changes confirmed. Regulations are about to be laid (coming into force by the end of January 2014) […]
Getting a fair deal over permissions
Developers and local planning authorities have become more disciplined in ensuring that section 106 obligations comply with regulation 122, since […]
Community Infrastructure Levy – the consultation proposals tease but do not satisfy
In the early summer, and for the third year running, planners and lawyers faced a consultation on changes to the […]
Commitment to infrastructure delivery through CIL
The commitment to infrastructure delivery is important. Only if there is a clear infrastructure development plan can a charging authority […]