Local Government Lawyer

Government Legal Department Vacancies


Releasing stalled housing sites

John Pugh-Smith looks at the challenges around stalled housing sites and outlines some possible solutions, pending MHCLG’s awaited “full reset” of Section 106 obligations.
February 06, 2026
Releasing stalled housing sites

News


Features

The planning permission for the new Chinese Embassy

January 30, 2026
Morag Ellis KC, Stephanie Bruce-Smith and Charles Streeten look at the key considerations behind the Secretary of State’s decision to grant planning permission for the new Chinese Embassy.

Promptness in bringing judicial review claims

January 15, 2026
A recent judicial review decision in the Planning Court concerning carbon capture and storage highlights the importance of acting promptly, writes Glyn Lancefield.

Hillside: Three years on

January 15, 2026
Michael Dempsey considers the impact of the Supreme Court’s Hillside decision on key stakeholders in planning and the ongoing debate on overlapping permissions.

Mobile homes and separate planning units

January 13, 2026
A planning inspector recently upheld Swansea Council’s Cleud refusal in the Gower National Landscape. Esther Drabkin-Reiter and Merrow Golden explain why.

Webinars

Sponsored articles

LGL Red line

Unlocking legal talent

Jonathan Bourne of Damar Training sets out why in-house council teams and law firms should embrace apprenticeships.

Poll