Recent changes in property development February 2024

This is the first of the regular updates on recent changes in property development for 2024.  This webinar will include:

• BUILDING SAFETY:
  • Further developments on the Building Safety Act 2022, including The Building (Restricted Activities and Functions) (England) Regulations 2023, more cases on remediation orders, Government response to a consultation, Government guidance on what is a higher-risk building, government guidance on the Responsible Actors Scheme and a ministerial statement on building safety (which is wider than just the 2022 Act)
  • The new HSE online portal relating to building regulations approval
  • Adriatic Land 5 Ltd v Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point (a case on remedying building safety defects under the 2022 Act)
• PLANNING:
  • The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc) (England) (Amendment) (No 2) Order 2023
  • Section 62A designation notices issued
  • A summary of Biodiversity Net Gain
• On Tower UK Limited v Gravesham Borough Council LC (a telecoms case dealing with security of tenure for telecoms operators and its effect on essential works to a roof)
• Proposals to limit/abolish ground rents
• A restrictive covenants case: Kay v Cunningham [2023] UKUT 251 (LC)
• An easements case: Duchess of Bedford House RTM Company Ltd v Campden Hill Gate Limited
• New CPSEs relating to planning enforcement and the 2022 Act
• DLUHC: Consultation: Transparency of land ownership involving trusts
• Issues relating to building flats on top of existing buildings and leases of airspace including S Franses Ltd v Block 6 Ashley Gardens Roof Gardens Ltd
• IAA Vehicle Services Limited v HBC Limited (a case on options)
• A review of the meaning of “good faith” in joint ventures and development agreements and when the courts will imply such a duty
• Further information on the CMA market study into housebuilding