Cornerstone Planning

Controlling demolition in planning and the Save Britain’s Heritage Lancaster case

In this podcast, Richard Harwood QC looks at how planning law finally took control over the demolition of buildings.

In 2009 the former Mitchell’s Brewery site was the subject of an epic battle as SAVE Britain’s Heritage fought to save it, challenging the government’s Demolition Direction in the process.

This podcast is approximately 11 minutes long.

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About the speakers

Angus WalkerRichard Harwood OBE QC

Richard Harwood OBE QC specialises in planning, environment, art and public law, acting for developers, landowners, central and local government, individuals and interest groups.

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