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Redefining the green belt: the rise of grey belt planning

Welcomed by developers but criticised by the House of Lords Select Committee, the Labour government’s new grey belt policy has divided opinion. Partner at Weightmans,...

Land development and invasive species: A legal battle

The High Court ruled on a planning dispute involving land development and the eradication of Japanese Knotweed

Beeches Capital vs Hunt Estate – Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) – [2024] UKUT 414 (LC) – Case Summary

Upper Tribunal modifies restrictive covenant to allow redevelopment of Beeches Farm, balancing modernisation with rural preservation