Every little helps when you get a planning consent revocation

Article Abstract:

The 1990 Planning Act allows UK local authorities to revoke or modify planning permission as long as the revocation or modification order is confirmed by the Secretary of State. It is also possible for the Secretary of State to make an order himself. In such a case, the local authority must pay compensation to landowners who have suffered wasted expenditure or loss. It is most unlikely that architects' clients will have their planning permission removed, but there may be circumstances in which architects may decide to warn clients that this could occur.

Column, Regional planning

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Legislation alone can't change the building culture that kills

Article Abstract:

A culture of poor standards and low expectations exists in Hong Kong, which makes it almost impossible for well thought-out building regulations to be implemented and increase the quality of building workmanship. The extreme variations of weather make it imperative for buildings to be constructed safely and to a high specified standard, although much of the building work in the city is carried out illegally and under very poor safety conditions.

Buildings and facilities, Construction law, Hong Kong

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Damages should reflect status if contract had been done properly

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the level of damages which should be awarded in cases of contractual disputes. The case of a chartered surveyor who failed to fully notify his clients of the extent of the structural damage to a house is discussed.

Cases, Contracts, Surveyors, Conflict management

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