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The Great FSP Relay Challenge
At FSP we believe that our Corporate Social Responsibility programme should be a significant and…
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FSP clients’ solar farm schemes win planning approval
A planning inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for communities and local government has on 13 February 2023 granted an appeal against refusal of planning permission, and so permitting a substantial solar PV electricity generating scheme near Bramley in north Hampshire.
The Environment Act 2021: Biodiversity Net Gain
What are the ‘Biodiversity Net Gain’ requirements for new developments introduced by the Environment Act 2021.
The Environment Act 2021: Conservation Covenants
Hazel Eccles, who leads our Agricultural & Rural Land and Renewable Energy & Environment teams, considers the introduction of conservation covenants by the Environment Act 2021.
Releasing and varying restrictive covenants – the Supreme Court has spoken
The Supreme Court has passed judgement on 6 November in the much awaited Millgate Developments/Alexander Devine/Housing Solutions case relating to s.84 LPA 1925. Michael Higgin, who leads our Strategic Land Contracts team, has read the judgment and explains.
The Nuts and Bolts of Overage
What is overage, and what should be considered if a property might be sold subject to overage?
Strategic Land Contracts – A Public Register?
Michael Higgin, the Head of FSP’s Strategic Land Contracts team highlights the government’s consultation to produce a public register of “contractual controls” over land.
Option or Promotion Agreement, which is best?
Hazel Eccles, a senior associate in our Real Estate team and Head of our Agriculture and Rural Land Team, considers the pros and cons of entering into either an option agreement or a promotion agreement.
Can you prevent a highway from being created on your property?
What is a public right of way? A Public Right of Way (PROW) is a…
Ransom Strips – How are they used?
James Burgess, a Partner in our real estate team, discusses the strategic value of ransom strips to sellers and promoters of land with development potential.
A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?
A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?
What are a landowner’s options for strategic land development?
Vicky McDonald and Michael Higgin from our Commercial Property Team take a look at what choices landowners have when considering how their land could be used for development.