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A seminar and book launch event to note the publication of A Practical Guide to Injunctions Pursuant to Section 187B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 by Mark O'Brien O'Reilly.
The book, which considers the caselaw in detail as well as the relevant legislation and Civil Procedure Rules, brings together, comprehensively, and for the first time, the law on section 187B. It will, therefore, be invaluable to not only LPAs but also to developers. It is essential reading for all those, including those in private practice, involved in the planning and development world who may find themselves seeking a planning injunction from the High Court or resisting an application.
Mark O’Brien O’Reilly is a leading barrister with a growing reputation for experience and skill beyond his call. He is ranked as one of the top junior planning barristers in the country by Planning Magazine’s Planning Law Survey 2024 (and also holds a ranking as one of the top ten planning barristers under the age of 35 with Planning Magazine noting his particular injunction expertise). He has a busy High Court practice and is regularly called upon, often urgently, to advise upon and obtain High Court planning injunctions (and has acted in many of the recent reported cases concerning section 187B injunctions). He has also acted for a defendant national housebuilder in resisting an injunction.
Practical Details
Date: 19 March 2025
Venue: Seminar in person at Francis Taylor Building, Inner Temple, London, EC4Y 7BY and online via Zoom. Drinks reception and book launch at Francis Taylor Building.
Timings:
Arrival from 4.30pm.
Seminar from 4.45pm - 5.30pm.
Drinks reception and book launch from 5.30pm - 7.30pm. Gregory Jones KC will be the guest presenter.
Booking: To reserve places for either the seminar, drinks reception and book launch or both, please email events@ftbchambers indicating which element/s you will attend.
To attend the seminar virtually, please complete this booking form.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has landed. At this Breakfast Briefing, FTB barristers will discuss some of its key provisions relating to reforming planning decision-making, streamlining infrastructure planning, and introducing environmental delivery plans.
Chair: Douglas Edwards KC
Speakers: Andrew Fraser-Urquhart KC, Hugh Flanagan, George Mackenzie, Esther Drabkin-Reiter, Michael Feeney.
Practical Information
There is no charge to attend but places are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis.
Date: 19 March 2025
Venue: Francis Taylor Building, Inner Temple, London, EC4Y 7BY and online via Zoom.
Time: Registration over coffee and pastries from 8.00am. Briefing from 8.30-9.45am.
Booking: To attend in person, please complete the booking form using the book now button below. To attend virtually, please complete this form.
This webinar will provide an up-to-date summary of where we are in relation to retained EU law and consider recent cases on the application of EU-derived law in the current legal context.
Chair: Merrow Golden
Speakers: Esther Drabkin-Reiter, Michael Rhimes
Practical Information
Date: 4 April 2025
Time: 1-2pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: There is no charge to attend but places must be booked in advance using the booking link below. Confirmation details will be sent to registered attendees by Zoom.
Chambers is pleased to host the next London Women in CPO event on Thursday 3 April from 6-8pm.
Caroline Daly, Daisy Noble and Stephanie Bruce-Smith will provide an update on the Government’s Compulsory Purchase and Compensation reform agenda. The short talks will be followed by networking and refreshments.
There is no charge to attend but places are limited and must be reserved in advance. To book, please complete the online booking form.
The seminar will be chaired by Gregory Jones KC.
Confirmed speakers: Richard Honey KC, Ned Westaway, Stephanie Bruce-Smith,
Gabriel Nelson
Confirmed topics:
Practical Information
Date: 9 April 2025.
Time: Registration from 2.45pm. Seminar from 3.00pm - 5.00pm and followed by a short drinks reception.
Venue: In person only at Francis Taylor Building, Inner Temple, London, EC4Y 7BY
Cost and booking: There is no charge to attend but places are limited and must be reserved in advance using the online booking form.
The Mast Quay Phase II Enforcement Notice appeal concerned an unprecedented unauthorised scheme of two tall buildings in a prominent position in Woolwich adjacent to the River Thames. Craig Howell Williams KC and Mark O'Brien O'Reilly acted for the Council throughout the enforcement investigation, advised on the Enforcement Notice itself and acted for the Council at the public inquiry, which heard evidence from 25 expert witnesses over three weeks. The enforcement investigation raised questions of both law and fact as to the correct breach of planning control and the correct remedy where a development is, in its entirety, considered unlawful. The Appeal Decision, handed down on 9 January 2025, is noteworthy in particular for its approach to, and consideration of, viability in an enforcement context, intentional unauthorised development, London Plan policies as to tall buildings and design and the use of conditions to secure significant changes to the existing development. The Decision is also noteworthy in that the Enforcement Notice was upheld whilst planning permission was granted. At this afternoon briefing, Craig and Mark will discuss this interesting landmark case and Appeal Decision. Read more about the case in this news item.
Practical Infrormation
Date: 24 April 2025
Time: Briefing from 4.00-5.00pm followed by drinks.
Venue: In person at Francis Taylor Building, Inner Temple, London, EC4Y 7BY
Cost: There is no charge to attend but in person places are limited and must be reserved in advance.
Booking: To attend in person, please complete this booking form or use the Book Now button below. To attend online, please use this booking link.
This webinar will provide an update on costs in judicial review and practice and procedure points for those involved in public law litigation.
Chair: Stephanie Bruce-Smith
Speakers: Michael Feeney, Armin Solimani
Practical Details
Date: 4 June 2025
Time: 1-2pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: There is no charge to attend but places must be booked in advance using the booking link below. Confirmation details will be sent to registered attendees by Zoom.