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Guidance notesShowing the 10 latest of 166. Show all.   Briefing Note PO01/12 Localism Act 2011 - Assets of Community ValueThis briefing note provides a basic introduction to the Assets of Community Value (ACV) provisions introduced by the Localism Act 2011. This briefing note does not take account of, as yet, unpublished draft regulations which the Government expects to... [Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [17 January 2012] GN31-11 Permitted Development Rights - Clarification of the Prior Notification/Approval ProcedureA Court of Appeal decision (December 2010) is useful in clarifying and interpreting the prior notification/approval and decision-making process. This guidance note sets out the relevant elements of the decision which relates to those members wishing... [Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [14 December 2011] GN30-11 Localism Act 2011 - Forthcoming changes to Planning Enforcement Regime - Time limits for enforcing deliberately concealed breaches of planning controlThe Localism Act has finished its passage through Parliament and will achieve Royal Assent before the end of 2011. The Act contains some changes to the Planning Enforcement regime. This guidance note deals with one clause in particular because members... [Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [17 November 2011] GN28-11 Increase in Rent Threshold for Assured Tenancies in WalesThe rent threshold for Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies is soon to be increased in Wales to £100,000 per annum, as it was in England last year. The main implications are set out in this Guidance Note. [Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [11 November 2011] GN27-11 Solar Feed In Tariff: New Review: 31 October 2011 proposalsThe Feed In Tariff, which supports small scale renewable electricity generation (described in more detail in CLA GN26-11) has become a victim of its own success, in the face of fixed Government budget limits. On 31 October 2011 Government moved to... [Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [8 November 2011] GN26-11 October 2011 Feed in Tariffs: support for small and medium scale renewable electricityThe CLA was instrumental in delivering the Feed In Tariff, which provides support for small and medium scale renewable electricity. This Guidance Note describes the scheme, talks about what works for CLA members and offers links to further guidance. [Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [21 October 2011] GN25-11 New requirement for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for holiday cottagesGovernment-issued guidance says that from 30 June 2011 holiday accommodation let for more than four months a year must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This Guidance Note gives more detail. [Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [4 October 2011] GN24-11 Cable and Wireless: New Annual Payments for optic fibre cables installed on overhead electricity apparatusMany members have optic fibre attached to electricity pylons on their land. Following tough negotiations, CLA and the farming organisations agreed to recommend a package deal on rent to our members based on a three year period which is backdated to come... [Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [4 October 2011] GN23-11 Septic Tanks - registering an exemption to discharge. The Environment Agency has agreed to a review of these regulationsOn 6 April 2010 it became a requirement for householders to register discharges from septic tanks through the introduction of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (EPR). An environmental permit may not be required if you... [Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [19 September 2011] GN22-11 Renewable Investment on Holdings subject to Agricultural TenancyMany CLA members are either considering their own opportunities for investment in renewables on land they have let, or are approached by existing agricultural tenants wishing to take advantage of the incentives available. This Guidance Note outlines the... [Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [19 September 2011] |
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