Appeals, NPPF Zack Simons KC 7/4/25 Appeals, NPPF Zack Simons KC 7/4/25

Floods, puddles and “strong” refusals

3 big appeals on flood risk and “strong reasons to refuse” permission.

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The basics, Appeals Zack Simons KC 6/5/24 The basics, Appeals Zack Simons KC 6/5/24

The basics #19 - how many planning appeals win?

And now for the science bit.

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NPPF, Appeals, High Court challenges Zack Simons KC 2/13/24 NPPF, Appeals, High Court challenges Zack Simons KC 2/13/24

Buildin’ in the Rain: flood risk in the courts

Notes on a new High Court judgment on flood risk policy.

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Appeals, NPPF Zack Simons KC 11/24/21 Appeals, NPPF Zack Simons KC 11/24/21

“Beauty” isn’t working

How the concept of “beauty” is faring on appeal.

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Appeals, Planning in Lock-down Zack Simons KC 7/12/21 Appeals, Planning in Lock-down Zack Simons KC 7/12/21

Virtual In-Planity: why remote events make planning better

The 2 best things about virtual planning appeals.

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Appeals, NPPF, The basics, Heritage Zack Simons KC 5/19/21 Appeals, NPPF, The basics, Heritage Zack Simons KC 5/19/21

Old buildings: what’s new in heritage planning?

Why does the Secretary of State want to review national policy on built heritage?

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Appeals, Housing Zack Simons KC 7/16/20 Appeals, Housing Zack Simons KC 7/16/20

“Build build build” - when housing tilts the balance

What this week’s Nantwich appeal tells us about weighing housing delivery in the balance.

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Appeals, Planning in Lock-down, Fair decision-making Zack Simons KC 7/2/20 Appeals, Planning in Lock-down, Fair decision-making Zack Simons KC 7/2/20

Virtual planning inquiries - 5 things I really like & something I love

I have seen the future, friends. And it’s virtual. Or at least a bit virtual.

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Appeals, Fair decision-making Zack Simons KC 4/11/20 Appeals, Fair decision-making Zack Simons KC 4/11/20

Planning fairly - the rules of the game

What makes planning decisions fair?

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