Insights

Planning and Infrastructure Bill – Planning Decisions

18 March 2025

Breaking new ground – The tribunal’s approach to ‘just and equitable’ in Remediation Contribution Orders

14 March 2025

The First Tier Tribunal (the tribunal) has handed down a judgment in the case of Grey GR Limited Partnership v Edgewater (Stevenage) Limited and others [2025] UKFTT concerning a Remediation Contribution Order (RCO), marking an important development in building safety legal proceedings. As part of the criteria for awarding an RCO, the tribunal must determine…

“Oh what a woollen web we weave…” – The case of Patarkatsishvili v Woodward Fisher [2025] and how to avoid misrepresentation in property transactions

13 March 2025

In property transactions, buyers typically submit pre-contract enquiries to gain essential information about the property or land prior to contract (e.g. to purchase or lease land or property). These enquiries cover various aspects, for example querying whether third parties have rights over the land in question. While sellers are not legally obliged under common law…

Planning and Infrastructure Bill- What you need to know

12 March 2025

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill was introduced into Parliament on 11 March 2025 with a promise to “get Britain building” and “tackle blockers” to the development of new housing and major infrastructure projects. The Bill will have significant implications for local authorities, developers and communities. Sharpe Pritchard’s Planning and Infrastructure team will be delving into…

Court of Appeal upholds state subsidy in Bulb takeover case

11 March 2025

The Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment in R (British Gas Trading and E.ON) v Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. This judgment follows the Divisional Court’s earlier refusal to grant British Gas and E.ON permission to judicially review decisions made by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and…

Sharpe Pritchard’s thoughts on the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report

5 March 2025

The Government has announced its response to the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report. The Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report made 58 recommendations, of which 37 were directed at the Government and 21 were directed at other bodies and institutions. As part of its response the Government has confirmed that all of the recommendations are being... Read more