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In recent articles we commented on how, historically, water infrastructure has been neglected. However, following the recent consultation on the new National Planning Statement and amendments to the Planning Act...
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With the rise of the retirement age in the UK, we are more likely to see an increase in age discrimination cases. Based on a survey undertaken in January 2018...
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… integrating the latest changes to Appropriate Assessments and a new prize for community supported design. The Chief Planning Officer published two letters in January 2019. The first (15th January...
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Libby Clarkson, a senior solicitor at Yorkshire law firm, Rollits has been elected as a Legal Associate of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Libby is a lawyer in the...
In what marks our 25th year of support for local charity Dove House Hospice, Rollits celebrated another year of fundraising success, with £2660 raised from charitable activities in 2018. Funds...
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The process of claiming a lease extension of a property has often been criticised as costly, complex and time-consuming. During 2018 the Law Commission published proposals for the reform of...
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We recently reported on the latest consultation on the new National Policy Statement (“NPS”) for water. This was published in November 2018 and is open for comment until 31st January...
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Rollits’ Insolvency Team regularly assists Companies, Directors and Insolvency Practitioners in relation to the appointment of an Administrator. This frequently involves advising a Company or its Directors upon the “Out...
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The long running question of when an annexe is not an annexe (or at least, not a separate planning unit) has been revisited in a recent Planning Inspectorate (“PINS”) case...
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Global confectionery giant Nestlé, which manufactures its famous Polo Mints at its factory in York, is reported to be taking action against manufacturers and importers of “vaping” liquids, for use...
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Further reforms to developer contributions: a new consultation on the Community Infrastructure Levy The reform of developer planning contributions continues with a (brief) consultation into the new draft regulations amending...
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Happy New Year – did you have a good Christmas? It’s so easy to respond when your home life is ok but what do you say if the festive period...
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In planning decisions, biodiversity and development are usually treated as conflicting interests which need to be balanced. You build houses, you lose biodiversity. However, a new consultation attempts to turn...
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Conditional intentions do not satisfy Ground (f) In my January 2018 article “Sending in the Builders“, I discussed Ground (f) of Section 30(1) Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, making particular...
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A new National Policy Statement for a forgotten area of infrastructure At a time when Government resources are largely deployed elsewhere, there is one recent development in planning worth noting....
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Mustafa Kasim, who had been employed by the Nationwide Accident Repair Services, has been sentenced to six months in prison under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 after accessing computer material...
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Hard cheese for soft cheese maker, as European Court of Justice (CJEU) rules that the taste of foodstuffs cannot be protected by Copyright law In a 13 November preliminary ruling,...
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… and is it time to end the blame-game? All the family lawyers at Rollits are members of Resolution, which is an organisation set up by solicitors, who believe in...
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Very often licences to occupy business property are drawn up for speed and simplicity with the intention of providing flexibility and, crucially, to ensure a tenant doesn’t obtain rights it...
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… time for planning to step up to the challenge? Is planning policy bold enough when it comes to integrated transport? A key component of future (smart) cities will be...
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Hull-based arts organisation Absolutely Cultured is delighted to announce the appointment of Rollits as its new corporate partner, supporting its ambition to play a leading role in Hull’s future. Rollits...
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New government consultation. A consultation on compulsory community pre-application consultation for shale gas (fracking) development was launched on 31 October 2018 by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government....
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Rollits has made a new solicitor appointment with the recruitment of John Ashworth who successfully completed his training contract with the firm in September. A former student at Hymers College...
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While much has been written about the housing crisis and how to solve it, the question of beauty has rarely featured in the wider debate. However, on 3rd November 2018,...
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Rollits recommended in 16 different practice areas in the latest edition of the UK Legal 500 Rollits has once again been named as one of the leading law firms in...
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