‘A Practical Guide to Securing Planning Permission on Grey Belt Land in the Green Belt’ by James Corbet Burcher

Description

This book provides a practical introduction to the Government’s new Grey Belt policy, one of the most significant innovations in Green Belt policy in the past seven decades.

Part I begins by setting out the legal and policy framework, the key legislative provisions, the history of the policy and the current policy and guidance.

Part II then examines the core components of a Grey Belt case, including the Glossary definition, the NPPF 155 requirements and the Golden Rules. It also examines the use of Very Special Circumstances as a fallback position.

Part III builds on the above, to provide practical advice on both Applications and Appeal documents, specifically how to draft Planning Statements, Appeal Statements of Case and Proofs of Evidence, and relevant supporting documents.

Part IV then examines the role of Planning Court, including the role of judicial review and statutory review in exploring policy interpretation and related legal issues.

Throughout, the book explores the importance of (a) structured argument; (b) a rigorous approach to supporting evidence; and (c) understanding of the national and local political context.

The book will be of use to all those promoting development on Grey Belt land in the Green Belt and those making decisions upon it.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

James Corbet Burcher is a specialist planning and environmental law barrister at No5 Chambers.

He has represented Appellants at a number of successful Green Belt appeals/call-in inquiries throughout the past decade.

He has an extensive advocacy and advisory practice, for developers, local authorities and the range of participants in the planning process.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: Introduction and Chapter Overview

PART I: THE LEGAL AND POLICY FRAMEWORK
Chapter 2: Legislation
Chapter 3: History
Chapter 4: Current Policy and Guidance

PART II: THE CORE COMPONENTS OF A GREY BELT CASE
Chapter 5: The Glossary Definition
Chapter 6: Core Requirements
Chapter 7: The Golden Rules
Chapter 8: Very Special Circumstances as a Reserve Position

PART III: PLANNING APPLICATION AND APPEAL DOCUMENTS
Chapter 9: Planning Statements
Chapter 10: Appeal Statements of Case and Proofs of Evidence

PART IV: PLANNING COURT CHALLENGES
Chapter 11: Judicial Review and Statutory Review Procedure

CONCLUSION
Chapter 12: Conclusions and Future Reforms