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By: Language: English Series: Property Week ; 73(43) 24 October 2008, 80-81(2)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Article looks at the options available to developers who are unable to avail themselves of planning permission due to the current recession. Suggests that there are two options - namely letting the permission expire and hoping to seek a renewal in future, or carrying out a limited amount of work on the site that will consent as implementation and allow the permission to carry on indefinitely. Discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each option - renewals may not be granted and implementation can involve re-submitting plans etc. and demands for S106 contributions.

Article looks at the options available to developers who are unable to avail themselves of planning permission due to the current recession. Suggests that there are two options - namely letting the permission expire and hoping to seek a renewal in future, or carrying out a limited amount of work on the site that will consent as implementation and allow the permission to carry on indefinitely. Discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each option - renewals may not be granted and implementation can involve re-submitting plans etc. and demands for S106 contributions.