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Energy performance of buildings

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European Union, United Kingdom
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October 1 2009

The European Commission (EC) is currently redrafting the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the consultation process in the UK is being led by the Department for Communities and Local Government

Workplace Parking Levy

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United Kingdom
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October 1 2009

In an effort to discourage the use of cars for commuting, the Government first consulted on the idea of a Workplace Parking Levy (WPL) back in December 1998

Carbon reduction

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United Kingdom
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December 8 2009

The timetable for implementation of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme has been altered so that participants will no longer be faced with the burden of buying two sets of allowances in April 2011

Planning consent

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United Kingdom
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December 8 2009

The consultation period on the extension of planning permissions has concluded, resulting in the introduction of a process by which planning permissions can be extended

Planning Act 2008

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United Kingdom
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December 8 2009

In our July update we reported on the changes to the consent regime for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects created by the new Planning Act 2008

Changes to the consent regime for nationally significant infrastructure projects

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United Kingdom
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July 28 2009

The Planning Act 2008, which comes into force during 20092010, will create a new unified consent regime in England and Wales for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects; namely the construction or extension of energy generating facilities (i) onshore, with a capacity of more than 50mW; or (ii) offshore, with a capacity of more than 100mW

Fire safety how a recent case has highlighted the need for compliance

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United Kingdom
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July 28 2009

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force on 1 October 2006, bringing in a new fire safety regime for most premises in the UK

Development new powers for Local Planning Authorities

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United Kingdom
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July 28 2009

On 6 April 2009, Local Planning Authorities (LPA) were granted new powers to refuse to proceed with a planning application that: (i) is similar to another application being considered at that time by the LPA, or Secretary of State on appeal or call-in; or (ii) has been determined by the LPA, or the time for determination has expired without a decision, and the applicant can appeal that decision to the Secretary of State

Business rates

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United Kingdom
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July 28 2009

Business rates were adjusted in April in line with the Retail Prices Index for September 2009

Remedies for breach of keep-open covenants

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United Kingdom
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July 28 2009

As a general rule, when a tenant breaches a keep-open covenant, the courts will normally refuse an order for specific performance but the landlord may be entitled to damages instead

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