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By: Series: Estates Gazette ; (0043) 28 October 2000, 180-181(2)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Developers require flexibility when undertaking development projects, but they can often be caught out by time-limits. Considers "R v Leicester City Council and another ex p Powergen". The decision in this case could mean that in future developers will have to look more carefully at some of the more common conditions attached to planning permissions. For instance, in appropriate circumstances, developers may need to negotiate the terms of the actual planning permission as closely as the terms of any s106 or related agreement. Provides a concise listing of key points that developers can learn from the Powergen ruling.

Developers require flexibility when undertaking development projects, but they can often be caught out by time-limits. Considers "R v Leicester City Council and another ex p Powergen". The decision in this case could mean that in future developers will have to look more carefully at some of the more common conditions attached to planning permissions. For instance, in appropriate circumstances, developers may need to negotiate the terms of the actual planning permission as closely as the terms of any s106 or related agreement. Provides a concise listing of key points that developers can learn from the Powergen ruling.