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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PROPOSED NEW RULES TO LOCAL RULES On September 3, 2024, the Judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan approved for publication and comment proposed new rules: • LCrR 32.2, Standard Conditions of Probation and Supervised Release • LCrR 32.3, Preliminary Orders of Forfeiture In order to be assured consideration, comments in writing, which may include recommended changes to the proposed new rule, should be received no later than October 25, 2024.  Comments may be sent to [email protected] or to Local Rules, 539 Theodore Levin United States Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48226. The text of the proposed new rules may be found at https://lnkd.in/drictcbR.

Planning Enforcement Notices and What To Do If You Receive One? In this video, we’ll cover everything you need to know about planning enforcement notices and what to do if you receive one. https://lnkd.in/gWrBnArD #enforcementnotice #planningenforcementnotice #planningpermission #planningconsultants #townplanning #townplanner #architecturedesign #architects #architect

Michael Gove’s decision to block the controversial demolition of M&S’s flagship Oxford Street store has been quashed by a High Court judge. The judicial review raises a number of important points, not only in respect of the re-use of buildings but in respect of the interpretation of policy and the requirement to give clear reasons when departing from an Inspector recommendation. The SoS erred in law when saying that there was a "strong presumption in favour of re-purposing buildings". The Court found that in fact "There is in paragraph 152 some encouragement for the reuse of buildings, but nothing that comes close to a presumption." Importantly the Court also noted that where the NPPF wishes to create a presumption, or suggest or direct refusal if certain conditions are not met, this is made clear on the face of the NPPF. A second ground of challenge was that the SoS failed to properly explain or grapple with the reasons why he disagreed with the Inspector's conclusions. The Court accepted that the SoS was entitled to reach a different conclusion on alternatives and that would be a matter of planning judgement, not amenable to review by the Court. However, the SoS is required to explain why he disagrees with the Inspector. The case demonstrates some of the difficulties in the interpretation of policy around embodied carbon and the re-use of buildings versus construction of new buildings. https://lnkd.in/eyYBUCMC

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Strengthen your legal narrative in the courtroom with this visual exposé of a fall injury caused by a poorly constructed concrete step. Take a clear look at the building code violations, explore the hazards of the concrete floor, and gain insights into injuries sustained by the plaintiff as she stepped out of the hospital premises. #fallInjury #construction #legalAnimation

In case you missed it here's a glimpse of the remarkable journey at Parkside Court - The Trojan.🐴 Inner City Scaffolding executed a remarkable project, intricately designed and engineered by our talented team at PSD Prime Scaffold and Structural Designs Limited. From blueprint to reality. https://lnkd.in/e3JrcEd4 #scaffolding #scaffolddesign #structuralengineering #civilengineering

📢 Planning News Cap on enforcement fines to be removed from this month, as the deadline for council action is more than doubled. New enforcement regulations will come into force on 25 April, removing the cap on enforcement fines and doubling the time for local planning authorities (LPAs) to take action against unauthorised development in England from four to ten years. The maximum fine for failure to comply with a breach of condition notice is now £2,500. The regulations were published in the Planning Act 2008 (Commencement No. 8) and Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024, signed by Planning Minister Lee Rowley. The new regulations also introduce enforcement warning notices, allowing councils to alert individuals of a breach of planning before taking action. The new deadlines do not apply to operational development or the change of use of a building to use as a single dwelling substantially completed before 25 April 2024. Full article here >>> https://lnkd.in/eNC46nbk. #WWAStudios #Architecture #UrbanDesign #TownPlanning #PlanningAct #LevellingUpAndRegenerationAct #Development

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Landmark Judgment: Unilateral Deemed Conveyance Simplified by BHC In a recent groundbreaking judgment, the Bombay High Court (BHC) has clarified the provisions of ‘Unilateral Deemed Conveyance’ under Section 11 of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA), 1963. This decision marks a significant shift in the conveyance process for layout developments with multiple buildings. 🏢 The Issue at Hand: Traditionally, the conveyance of land in cases where a layout plot remains undivided and hosts multiple buildings has been a complex affair. Stakeholders often faced delays as the conveyance was contingent on the complete development of the layout. ⚖️ BHC’s Clarification: The BHC has stated that in such scenarios, conveyance can be obtained based on the Floor Space Index (FSI) consumed by each building. This means that individual buildings can proceed with conveyance without having to wait for the entire layout to be developed. 🔑 Impact on Homeowners and Developers: This judgment empowers homeowners to secure conveyance and title rights more efficiently. It also provides clarity to developers on the legal stance regarding partial conveyance in undivided layouts.

Construction News: The dangers of entering confined spaces, especially drains, have been highlighted by a case at Wellingborough Magistrates’ Court this week. #constructionnews #construction #businessnews