John Bosworth
UK Guide 2025
Band 5 : Planning
Band 5
Chambers Review
UK
John Bosworth of Maples Teesdale's work includes a notable focus on property extensions, restorations and commercial developments, and Section 106 agreements. Clients include local authorities, housing associations, investors and developers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John is an absolutely calm, steady pair of hands. He is unflappable, gets the job done, is very commercial and easy to work with."
"John is an absolutely calm, steady pair of hands. He is unflappable, gets the job done, is very commercial and easy to work with."
Articles, highlights and press releases
9 items provided by Maples Teesdale LLP
Brownfield planning passports - trying too hard?
‘Planning passports’ that automatically approve high-quality new homes will be a game-changer, says Keir Starmer
Nutrient Neutrality and Reserved Matters: No End to the Unfairness
The Court of Appeal has turned down CG Fry’s appeal against the High Court’s ruling that the nutrient neutrality rules were lawful.
Biodiversity Net Gain for new development
After a prolonged and delayed legislative gestation period new developments in England will now have to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity.
Biodiversity Net Gain for new development - implications
Here we look at what the developer must do to satisfy the policies that have come into force thus far.
Class E to residential conversions: limitations lifted
The Government has now responded to its 2023 public consultation regarding changes to the permitted development regime for converting Class E (commercial, business and service) buildings to dwellings.
Lawful development – what’s going on?
“If you want to be certain that the existing use of a building is lawful for planning purposes or that your proposal does not require planning permission, you can apply for a 'Lawful Development Certificate' (LDC).
Nutrient neutrality: still a major planning issue
Nutrient neutrality are words that many developers just don’t want to hear. The concept stems from EU legislation and case law about the adverse impact that nutrients from sewage can have on protected nature zones.
Levelling Up – Soon to be an Act
The Government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill is finally getting close to being made law.
The recent High Court decision in Oval Estates (St Peter's) Ltd (R) v Bath & North East Somerset Council highlights why developers should establish the phasing of a project at the outset. If they do not, they may find themselves paying the full Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payment upfront.
Brownfield planning passports - trying too hard?
‘Planning passports’ that automatically approve high-quality new homes will be a game-changer, says Keir Starmer
Nutrient Neutrality and Reserved Matters: No End to the Unfairness
The Court of Appeal has turned down CG Fry’s appeal against the High Court’s ruling that the nutrient neutrality rules were lawful.
Biodiversity Net Gain for new development
After a prolonged and delayed legislative gestation period new developments in England will now have to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity.
Biodiversity Net Gain for new development - implications
Here we look at what the developer must do to satisfy the policies that have come into force thus far.
Class E to residential conversions: limitations lifted
The Government has now responded to its 2023 public consultation regarding changes to the permitted development regime for converting Class E (commercial, business and service) buildings to dwellings.
Lawful development – what’s going on?
“If you want to be certain that the existing use of a building is lawful for planning purposes or that your proposal does not require planning permission, you can apply for a 'Lawful Development Certificate' (LDC).
Nutrient neutrality: still a major planning issue
Nutrient neutrality are words that many developers just don’t want to hear. The concept stems from EU legislation and case law about the adverse impact that nutrients from sewage can have on protected nature zones.
Levelling Up – Soon to be an Act
The Government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill is finally getting close to being made law.
The recent High Court decision in Oval Estates (St Peter's) Ltd (R) v Bath & North East Somerset Council highlights why developers should establish the phasing of a project at the outset. If they do not, they may find themselves paying the full Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payment upfront.