Planning

FAQs

  • What is planning law?
  • Do I always need planning permission for development?
  • What is a Section 106 agreement?
  • What is the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)?
  • Can I appeal a refused planning application?
  • What is a judicial review in planning law?

Rebecca Mushing

Key contact

Rebecca is a specialist planning lawyer who advises on all aspects of the planning process and highway matters.

"The team at Wright Hassall have an abundance of knowledge that they can provide you with, even if your point of contact isn’t sure on a matter, they will use the resources available to them to provide you with a robust answer and explanation and always in a very timely manner."

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Recent articles

July 25th, 2025 Public Rights of Way: how are they created, prevented, amended and extinguished?

A Public Right of Way is a path or route over which the public has a legally protected right to use regardless of who ow...

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July 25th, 2025 Rebecca's Roundup - July 2025

In these monthly updates, Rebecca Mushing brings together essential news, trends, and insights from the world of plannin...

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July 17th, 2025 A streamlined planning appeals process: what are the changes and how will they impact appellants and local planning authorities?

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (‘MHLG’) announced that more planning appeals will be subject ...

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