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Forewarned is forearmed

By: Series: Solicitors' Journal ; 146(36) 27 September 2002, 858(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Argues that homebuyers should have access to comprehensive planning information before committing to a house purchase. Suggests that measures in PPG3 and PPG6 have prompted residential and commercial developers to compete for the same sites with negative consequences for homeowners. The recent cases "R v Kettering BC and English Churches Housing Group, ex p Hossack" and "R v Hammersmith and Fulham ex p Burkett" illustrate how disgruntled homeowners have challenged planning decisions on nearby land to protect their interests. Highlights the planning searches that commercial developers undertake before agreeing to development projects and argues that homebuyers should consider similar searches.

Argues that homebuyers should have access to comprehensive planning information before committing to a house purchase. Suggests that measures in PPG3 and PPG6 have prompted residential and commercial developers to compete for the same sites with negative consequences for homeowners. The recent cases "R v Kettering BC and English Churches Housing Group, ex p Hossack" and "R v Hammersmith and Fulham ex p Burkett" illustrate how disgruntled homeowners have challenged planning decisions on nearby land to protect their interests. Highlights the planning searches that commercial developers undertake before agreeing to development projects and argues that homebuyers should consider similar searches.