Planning Law & Practice for Residential Conveyancers - The Key Issues Explored

Introduction

From Airbnb to rogue landlords, this live broadcast session will help residential conveyancers advise clients about the possible planning pitfalls and benefits of owning a dwelling house.

It will also explore the possible changes which may impact on your clients over the next 6 -12 months.

This session will consider the possible impact of the proposed reforms in the Government’s White Paper published in August. Particular attention will be given to the proposed reform of S 106 and CIL; affordable housing; protection of heritage assets: and Permission in Principle.

All proposed changes to Permitted Development rights as a result of COVID-19 will be dealt with.

In addition, the proposals for upward extensions, insistance on proper lighting standards together with New Homes and Building with Beauty will be considered.

The new Government has swiftly announced major changes to planning policy and law.

A completely revised NPPF has been issued for consultation with only an 8 week period for consultation. Major changes proposed are:

• Housing targets being mandatory not advisory
• New “Grey Belt“ land which can be developed in the Green belt
• Housing numbers increased for some Authorities by 100%
• All references to beauty deleted and good design emphasized
• Proposal for Planning fees to be increased
• Planning and Infrastructure Bill and English Devolution Bill to be placed before Parliament

These matters will all be considered in this seminar.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• What limitations on development of a residence might be contained in the Local Plan?
• What should you look out for in your local searches and enquiries?
• Permitted Development Rights to extend and develop the dwelling
• Article 4 Directions and Planning Conditions limiting development
• Planning Conditions and what they really say
• The meaning of ‘dwelling house use’ and Airbnb
• Community Infrastructure traps for the unwary
• Planning enforcement and the use of Proceeds of Crime Act orders against rogue landlords
• Listed building traps
• Limits on conservation areas use
• Negligence traps
• An update on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.