Planning
This section explains how the planning process has changed. It will take you through what planning permission is required and how planning is enforced. It looks at the typical searches you require to identify planning applications relating to the property and surrounding area. Relevant case studies show why it is important to consider planning for every transaction.
Planning – The Basics Please log in or register to access this module
Under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, a ‘development’ needs planning…
Planning – Recent Changes to Planning Policy and Law Please log in or register to access this module
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was first implemented in 2012 and was designed to…
Planning – Using Planning Information and Reports Please log in or register to access this module
In order to identify planning applications, there are a number of searches which can be…
Which Report? – Part 1: Managing Risk in Property Transactions Please log in or register to access this module
Deciding which report to use for a specific transaction can be difficult, as each report…
Which Report? – Part 2: The Environmental Reports Please log in or register to access this module
The Law Society Contaminated Land Practice Note understands that you are not required to be…