News and Resources
Below is a selection of news items, case notes, articles, books and papers authored by members of Chambers.
There is also a separate Archive of Inspector’s Reports in respect of applications to register new town or village greens.
Motorway Service Area Operator Entitled to Compensation for Highways Alterations
The President of the Lands Tribunal has issued his decision in the case of Moto Hospitality v Secretary of State for Transport, dealing with the conditions applying to entitlement to compensation for injurious affection where a business's trade is affected by highway works. Read more
High Court Finds Motor Cross Activities Both a Statutory and a Public Nuisance
East Dorset District Council -v- Matchams Motorcross World Ltd and Hoare Read more
Chambers of Robin Purchas QC Welcomes Simon Mehigan QC to Join the Set
We are pleased to announce that we have attracted Simon Mehigan QC, expert in the fields of licensing and restraint of trade, to join our set. Simon joins from 5 Paper Buildings. Read more
Ryarsh Brickworks
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has granted planning permission to Gallagher Properties following a public inquiry, under section 77 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, for mixed use development including A1, B1, D1, 91 dwellings and open space on the site of the former Ryarsh Brickworks at West Malling, Kent. Read more
When Size Isn't Everything: Premature Development in York Central
The proposal was for the redevelopment of a petrol filling station and garage for 24 flats. The site was situated within "York Central" - an area identified in the third set of changes to the York City Local Plan as an Action Area for large scale comprehensive development. Read more
Local Plan Policies for Affordable Housing Rejected
Two local plan inquiry inspectors have recently rejected proposed policies requiring affordable housing because the councils were relying on flawed housing needs surveys (HNS). Read more
Guidance on Environment Prosecutions
Skipaway appealed by way of case stated (Skipaway v Environment Agency [2006] EWHC 983 (Admin)) against the decision of the magistrates' court to convict it of six offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 s.33 (6). Read more
"Massive Cow Shed" Rejected for George Harrison Mansion
Masssive Cow Shed" rejected for George Harrison Mansion. Read more
New Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments Book Published
"... a friendly and dependable guide through the complexities of the legislation ..." Read more
PPS 7 Exception Proposal Rejected by First Secretary of State - Test Case
An application for a large dwelling-house in the countryside near the village of Hurstbourne Priors in Hampshire was called in for determination by the First Secretary of State following approval of the scheme by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Read more