The Pubs Code: trigger events a red herring?
A commentary considering how trigger events have been used to gauge exposure to exercise of the MRO
Are Asset of Community Value nominations and listings here to stay?
An update on the current state of listings of pubs as ACVs by a lawyer on the frontline of fighting such nominations
The Neighbourhood Planning Bill – a straight jacket for pubs?
The Bill is significant because it is going to alter the permitted development rights associated with pubs, so that in future those permitted development rights cannot be exercised without having to make an application for planning permission.
2017: beginning of the end for ACV pub nominations?
Having extensively tested the attitude of Councils and Tribunals towards the listing of ACVs during 2016, we have found some mixed news for pub owners.
The Pubs Code: A Game Changer?
An in-depth commentary on the Pubs Code and our thoughts on its impact.
ACVs – from an operator’s viewpoint
Mark Brown, Freeths’ expert in challenging nominations of pubs as assets of community value, gives his views on the damage being done to healthy outlets.
Wandsworth’s Article 4 direction: a step too far?
The London Borough of Wandsworth recently made the starting decision to use an Article 4 Direction to remove permitted development rights..