Legal landscape

Successful enforcement of non-permitted changes of use depends on proving that the use has not been going on for four years. What if it has, but there have been breaks during that period? Tracy Lovejoy...

A balance between rapid response and robust legislating must be struck in responding to emergencies, says Keith Lancaster

Recent reforms to the developer infrastructure contributions system fall short of the major overhaul needed, says Kate Ashworth

Current planning legislation is insufficient to address the changes being wrought by digital technology, says James Corbet Burcher. We need to frame fresh legislation for the digital age.