Current topics

Current topics - 2002 - Journal of Planning and Environment Law May 2002, 509-513(5) .

Reviews introduction of Pre-action Protocol for judicial review, which came into force on 4 March 2002. Outlines key changes to be made in the Green Paper "Planning: Delivering a Fundamental Change", which introduces a qualified right for third parties to appeal against grants of planning permission. Reports on newly published advice on contaminated land regime and development control process. Discusses abolition of private law concept of estoppel by representation in planning law cases.


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