The Dilapidations Association event is looking at Diminution and the continued relevance of Section 18(1). Andrew Pilbrow, Partner at DWD, is speaking about the retention of S18(1) and the associated use of ‘in repair’ and ‘out of repair’ valuations. The event is being held on Tuesday 13th December at Hogan Lovells International LLP. The other speakers include Guy

DWD are currently looking to recruit a Graduate Planner to join our established energy and infrastructure planning team. The position provides an opportunity to work on a variety of renewable energy, net zero, industrial, minerals, and infrastructure projects around the UK based out of our London office while progressing towards RTPI membership. To find out

Alongside the freezing of the tax rates, the key takeaway for business rates in today’s autumn statement is the abolition of downward phasing. The Facts The business rates highlights in the 2022 Autumn Statement are: · freezing the multipliers ·increasing relief for retail, hospitality and leisure to 75% abolishing downward collars in the transitional relief

What makes a good expert witness Property litigation can cover a vast spectrum, from issues over stamp duty, through to professional negligence; from dilapidations to compulsory purchase orders.  Having an expert witness who specialises in property litigation as part of the professional team of advisers is key.  An expert witness brings a wealth of experience

Last week’s announcement  by the UK Government of the shortlisted Cluster Sequencing Phase-2 projects identified 20 innovative Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) projects that will accelerate decarbonisation, help maintain security of energy supplies, and realise economic benefits in dedicated clusters in the North West, North Wales, Teesside and Humber regions. DWD is delighted to

Beaulieu, the new district in Chelmsford, where DWD provided strategic planning, site assembly and valuation advice to Countryside Properties and L&Q, has been awarded a coveted Green Flag Award. The development which is set around the former King Henry VIII s Tudor Palace, and its estate parkland, the development is officially recognised as having one

DWD are involved in the Chelmsford Garden Community project. The development is designed as a Garden Community model for the 21st century where it is not just the best of town and country, but also the best of neighbourhoods and nature too. It will deliver around 10,000 new homes, 45,000sqm employment space and a wide

In February 2022, DWD on behalf of SSE Thermal secured planning permission for the rewilding of a former ash disposal site at Brotherton Ings. The large former ash lagoons at Brotherton Ings used to be operated as a location for the deposition of bottom ash from Ferrybridge ‘C’ Power Station going as far back as

One of DWD’s projects has been showcased as a case study in the Planning Inspectorate Annual Report and Accounts. Our planning team, led by Colin Turnbull, Partner, was part of the close-knit team including AECOM and Pinsent Masons on the South Humber Bank Energy Centre (SHBEC) project. The project’s DCO submission date coincided with the

We are property advisers, valuation experts and planning consultants to a number of education providers and landlords across the UK; with a wealth of experience of working across the education spectrum from nurseries through to secondary schools, colleges and universities.  By understanding the sensitivities and complexities involved with this sector we are seen as a

DWD are delighted that the North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park DCO application has been accepted for examination. View here: DWD are supporting Solar 21 on the pioneering new green energy park at the Flixborough Industrial Estate.  It is looking to generate enough power for 221,000 homes each year and create up to 257 jobs locally

The London Borough of Camden’s Planning Committee has recently granted consent for a 56 unit residential scheme within the Tybalds Estate, Holborn. DWD acted for Camden Council’s Development Team, the applicant, and the regeneration project is part of Camden’s Community Investment Programme. The development comprises of infill development across the existing Council owned residential Estate,