Recent questionswithin Planning law
Can you claim adverse possession of a piece of land which has been used by your properity for at least 15 years?
Daniel Stanton's response
The answer depends on many different things and you will definitely need to take detailed legal advice.
Whether you can acquire paper title to t... read more
If a fence is not exactly on the boundary line which has been proven by a suveyor and meighbours are demanding that fence is the boundary, and after putting a fen... read more
Jon Payne's response
Yes, they can take you court but of course that does not mean that they will win.
Boundary disputes can be quite complex and the Court will ... read more
I have been refused permission to have a 2 metre fence and refused on appeal as there is a cul-de-sac of houses behind. the original fence was 2 metres. There are... read more
Jon Payne's response
The Council do have to take on board issues of safety and security, but these have to be balanced with other considerations.
Your options are ... read more
I have applied for planning permission for a restaurant but I think it will be refused. Can I appeal?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
If it is refused, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate but this must be lodged within six months. An independent planning inspector will ... read more
Do I need formal permission to display an advertisement for my business?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Certain categories of signs and adverts don’t need formal permission – they have what is called ‘deemed consent’. This includes temporary advert... read more
I am setting up a restaurant but my surveyor has told me I need to get planning permission? How do I do this?
Good Lawyer Guide's response
Talk to your local planning authority – you may find you do not need to have get formal planning permission. If, for example the property is cur... read more
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