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.
EIA and Reserved Matters - ECJ Decision
The European Court of Justice ruled on 4th May in case C-290/03 that the English regulations prohibiting formal environmental assessment under Directive 85/337/EEC at the reserved matters stage of an outline permission are incompatible with the European Community law. Read more
Apppointment as Chairman of Bishop's Disciplinary Tribunals
With effect from 1 April 2006, Charles George QC has been appointed to the Provincial Panels for Canterbury and York as a Chairman of Bishops' Disciplinary Tribunals, established under the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003, to hear complaints of misconduct against priests and deacons at diocesan level, Read more
Court of Appeal Upholds Decision Not to Permit Gypsies to Remain on Site
WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL v RAFFERTY & ORS (2006) Read more
Thames Gateway Bridge Inquiry Closes
The Inquiry into the proposed Thames Gateway Bridge - from Beckton to Thamesmead - (which considered three planning applications, and bridge, side roads, tolling and compulsory purchase orders) closed on 3 May 2006 after sitting for 89 days. Read more
Highways Authority Can be Liable in Statutory Nuisance for Flooding Caused by Bridges
A recent decision of the High Court has wide ranging implications for highway authorities responsible for bridges over rivers that are prone to flooding. Read more
Kenwood House Concerts Reduced in Number and Scale
Camden Council's licensing panel has reduced the application made by IMG and English Heritage for an entertainment licence for its summer picnic concerts at Kenwood House. IMG were seeking a licence for 10 concerts, with only one weekend without any concert, and 9,000 attendees. Read more
Maria Lee Appointed Member of Royal Commission on Environmental Protection
Professor Maria Lee, who is a Professor of Law at University College London as well as a member of FTB's academic panel, has been appointed a member of the Royal Commission on Environmental Protection. Read more