Development and Planning Law

The development control and planning law system of the United Kingdom is one of the most comprehensive and detailed in the world. Development control is one of the most significant matters concerning anyone involved in the development of land, and an understanding of the legislation and enforcement of these powers is essential to the success of any development project.

This book is the fourth edition of a highly regarded work widely used by students and practitioners of real estate management, development, surveying, valuation, planning and law. Written by two experienced experts on law and the UK planning system, Development and Planning Law is essential reading for anyone involved in building and construction, surveying, planning and development, and who needs to know the law as it relates to their everyday professional practice.

It has been extensively updated to reflect the most recent legal developments, including the 2011 Localism Act.

Introduction Part 1: The Scope of Development Control 2. Development Control and the Carrying Out of Operations 3. Development Control and Change of Use 4. Permitted Development Part 2: The Decision-Making Process 5. Planning Authorities 6. Development Plans, Documents and Neighbourhood Planning 7. The Planning Application 8. How a Local Planning Authority Determines a Planning Application 9. Planning Permissions, Conditions and Agreements Part 3: Special Controls 10. Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Other Special Areas 11. Advertisements and Other Controls 12. Trees, Minerals and Caravans 13. Environmental Controls Part 4: Positive Planning and Enforcement 14. Revocation, Modification and Discontinuance Orders 15. Enforcement 16. Development for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and by Public Authorities Part 5: Rights and Remedies 17. Appeals and Inquiries 18.Purchase and Blight Notices 19. Compensation for Decisions 20. Judicial Supervision Part 6: Services and Highways 21. Water, Sewers, Gas and Electricity 22. Highways Part 7: The Betterment Problem 23. The Betterment Problem