Dangerous Dogs - Suspended Destruction Orders
February 28th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
The case of R (Housego) v Canterbury Crown Court [2012] EWHC 255 (Admin) provides a timely reminder of the powers of the Court to make a suspended destruction order when dealing with dangerous dog cases under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. In this cas ... continue reading...
Updated DCLG Guidance on Planning Propriety Issues
February 21st, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
Following the commencement of the predetermination provisions in the Localism Act 2011, the Department for Communities and Local Government has published an updated version of the planning propriety guidance. The new version replaces the Guidance on ... continue reading...
Localism Act 2011 - General Power of Competence In Force
February 20th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
The Communities Secretary signed a Parliamentary Commencement Order at the weekend bringing into force the general power of competence under section 1 Localism Act 2001 for principal local authorities in England. The move comes as a response to Mr J ... continue reading...
Enforcement Notices, Appeals, Prosecutions & Abuse of Process
February 14th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
In Altunkaynak, R (on the application of) v Northamptonshire Magistrates' Court & Anor [2012] EWHC 174 (Admin), the Courts have again considered the interplay between enforcement notices, prosecutions and s285 of the Town and Country Planning Act 199 ... continue reading...
Prayers at Council Meetings
February 13th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
Many readers will not fail to have noticed the press reporting of the decision by Mr Justice Ouseley that Councils have no legal power to make prayers a part of the formal business of a Council meeting - R (National Secular Society and Mr Clive Bone) ... continue reading...
Planning and Restrictive Covenants
February 9th, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
The recent case of Zenios v Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 1645 serves as a reminder that obtaining planning permission for a development does not necessarily mean that a development can or will go ahead; or at least not where the ... continue reading...
Dogs and the Law
February 2nd, 2012 by Louise Humphreys
Recently it seems that not a week has gone by without some negative press reporting about dogs. I am one of the many dog owners in the country - a labrador in case you are interested - and believe that responsible dog ownership is key. All dog owners ... continue reading...
