The Victorian Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Act 2026 (the Act) received royal assent on 17 February 2026. This legislation represents the most significant overhaul of Victoria’s planning laws in decades,...more
The Town of Herndon, Virginia, initiated on March 24, 2026, the Herndon 2050 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range planning effort that will guide future land use, development policy and economic growth in the town. The Herndon...more
On March 10th, the FBI issued an alert warning of an emerging scheme whereby criminals impersonating city and county officials solicit fraudulent payments for city / county planning and zoning permits....more
In early 2024, the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirement was adopted for certain developments in England. Introduced under the Environment Act 2021, BNG aims to restore habitats and biodiversity on planning sites. In doing...more
The Michigan Legislature has introduced a package of four related bills—House Bills 5529, 5530, 5531, and 5532—that would amend the Land Division Act and the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. The proposed legislation, if enacted,...more
On 18 December 2025, the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 ("the Act") received royal assent. The Development: The Act makes significant changes to the consenting regime for nationally significant infrastructure...more
The Situation: On 18 December 2025, the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 ("the Act") received royal assent. The Development: The Act is likely to be of interest to developers as it will introduce significant changes...more
As many developers know, administrative approval of a request from a local zoning board can be an important step to making sure your project is approved in the timely manner that you desire....more
A new development corporation established by the Mayor of London to support the transformation and pedestrianisation of Oxford Street took affect from 1 January 2026. With the MDC expected to be given planning powers, in this...more
After months of hearings, numerous proposed amendments, and substantial public comment for and against, the San Francisco Family Zoning Plan passed by a 7-4 vote at the Board of Supervisors, and was approved by Mayor Lurie on...more
The “cloud” is an ever-present part of modern life. It can be difficult to watch television or to read something on the internet without seeing some reference to, or advertisement for, the “cloud”. In fact, what you are...more
We have walked through more high-spec, high-end office cycle storage facilities than we can count, and the one thing they almost always have in common? Gleaming racks, digital access controls, motion-sensor lighting, even...more
A government consultation published on 1 September (closing on 27 October) seeks views on new guidance to support the DCO process reforms in the forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill (PIB). This blog focuses on what...more
Energy is a hot topic for this Labour government, which has an aim of clean energy by 2030. Indeed, they were quick to announce their plan to create Great British Energy, a publicly-owned energy company, and swiftly removed...more
In a July 17, 2024 Opinion, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided in AUUE, Inc. v. Borough of Jefferson Hills Zoning Hearing Board, No. 28 WAP 2022, ___ A.3d ___ (Pa. 2024), that the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code...more
Changes to the DCO consenting process to be introduced this spring have the potential to help applicants navigate this system with more certainty and confidence. They introduce more flexibility into the process allowing the...more
The news this week that Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSG) has pulled its proposals for a spherical entertainment venue with external, wrap-around LED-illuminated advertisements in Stratford, is a reminder of the role...more
The Chicago City Council approved a notable revision to the Zoning Ordinance geared toward reducing approval time and procedures for some developments....more
In an effort to “fundamentally change [the State’s] approach to housing development, particularly for the moderate and affordable development we need most,” the Rhode Island General Assembly recently passed a slew of...more
Picture this scenario: You have a residential development project that had conceptual approval from the local Planning Board two years ago. Under the local laws that existed when you applied for your approval, you were...more
On June 14, 2022, the Montgomery County Council introduced ZTA 22-05, which proposes substantial revisions to Montgomery County’s Sign Ordinance. The intent of the ZTA is to remove inefficiencies from the sign review process...more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its Initiation of Voluntary Recalls Under 21 CFR Part 7, Subpart C: Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff (final guidance) on March 4, 2022. The final guidance describes how...more
Confirmation that the Government is examining new ways to increase build out rates could see the introduction of levies where planning permissions are not built out as expected. In this blog we remind ourselves that these...more
In this, the second bulletin in our series, we take a look at Pillar Two of the "Planning for the Future" White Paper – planning for beautiful and sustainable places. In this Pillar, the government sets out its vision for...more
In early August, to much fanfare and the promise of "radical reform", the government published the "Planning for the Future" White Paper, setting out its route map to overhaul the planning system in England. The stated aims...more