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Secretary of State refuses consent for London Bridge tall buildings scheme due to heritage harm to assets “of the highest significance”

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22 Sep 2023
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22 Sep 2023
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21 Sep 2023
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Join academics and climate litigation practitioners, including Estelle Dehon KC, to understand the strategic and evidentiary landscape informing climate litigation efforts in various jurisdictions...

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This year’s Planning Day will address hot topics in planning, including renewable energy development, urban design, green belt, the National Planning Policy Framework, emissions, plus much more
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