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Planning reform – Expansion of mayoral call in powers
Colette McCormack examines the Government’s proposals to give mayors greater powers to review planning decisions.
Discretion, and where it actually happens: a planning officer's view from the desk
As reforms push more decisions from committee to officer, a London development management officer reflects on what "exercising discretion" actually feels like in practice — and on the quieter safeguards that matter more once the committee backstop is gone.
Consistency in planning decision making
The High Court has recently quashed a planning permission for a new high-rise development in the Chiswick House Conservation Area. Craig Shearer sets out the details of the facts and judgment.
How to fix drafting before it fails: five LPA essentials
Aisha Khawar identifies five practical drafting improvements that can help local authorities strengthen planning agreements, protect contributions and ensure enforceability over time.
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Minerals webinar series - Part 1: Minerals plan-making: the next phase
Watch Landmark Chambers' first part of its Minerals webinar series, recorded on 8 June 2026.
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The Building Safety Act 2022: Understanding the New Building Safety Regime - Cornerstone Barristers
05-11-2026
05-11-2026
Planning High Court Challenges 2026 Webinar Series - Session 2: Law & Practice - Landmark Chambers
16-11-2026
16-11-2026
Planning High Court Challenges 2026 Webinar Series - Session 3: Substantive law - Landmark Chambers
23-11-2026
23-11-2026
The Building Safety Act 2022: Litigation, Liability and Practical Issues - Cornerstone Barristers
26-11-2026 4:00 pm
26-11-2026 4:00 pm
Briefing: The East Anglia One North and East Anglia Two Offshore Windfarm Litigation - Francis Taylor Building
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