Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 20/08/2026The revised NPPF represents a major change to national planning policy. So what does the (self-proclaimed) “rules-based planning system” mean in practice? Read our analysis 👇 cornerstonebarristers.com/the-revised-... 100
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 14/08/2026Tickets are now live for Cornerstone Barristers’ annual Court of Protection Training Conference through the link here: buytickets.at/cornerstoneb... 111
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 12/08/2026The High Court has confirmed that the quashing of a local planning authority’s timely notification of prior approval does not retrospectively trigger the 56-day deemed consent rule in Sch 2, Pt 3, para W(11) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. 100
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 05/08/2026Over the past six months, members Michael Bedford KC, Estelle Dehon KC, Emma Dring, Ruchi Parekh and Simon Bell of Cornerstone Barristers have been instructed in the Examination into the National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury Project. 144
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 30/07/2026The latest edition of Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud by our expert Andrew Lane (@andylane07.bsky.social) is now available to purchase at: www.bloomsburyprofessional.com/uk/cornersto... 111
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 23/07/2026On the anniversary of the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on the Obligation of States in Respect of Climate Change, Nina Pindham and Emily Bradeen present a summary of their ongoing research on the impact this Opinion has had on domestic jurisprudence. 221
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 22/07/2026The Supreme Court has decided an important point of law in relation to the discharge of Part 7 housing duty: where a private rented sector offer is accepted or refused, the main housing duty ceases automatically, without the need for any further decision or notification to the applicant. 100
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 22/07/2026Estelle Dehon OBE KC and Simon Bell represented the claimant in a challenge to planning permission for up to 250 dwellings at Ham Road in Faversham, Kent. 100
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 09/07/2026Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris successfully obtains permission for claimant to challenge the closure of Access Croydon, Croydon council’s walk-in homeless service at Bernard Wetherill House. 100
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 08/07/2026Josef Cannon KC was instructed by Chelmsford City Council in dismissing appeal against the non-determination of a proposed logistics development off the Junction 17 on the A12, Essex. 100
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 10/06/2026How should public bodies use AI in decision-making? What does the duty of candour look like after the Hillsborough Law? Where is public law heading next? These are just some of the issues we'll be exploring at Public Law in 2026 on 29th June in London. 👇 101
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 06/05/2026Last week members of our planning and environment team joined @rbsolicitors.bsky.social for a roundtable on recent developments in environmental litigation. Read more: cornerstonebarristers.com/environme… 020
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 01/05/2026Victoria Osler and Alexander Campbell will be leading a webinar breaking down the statutory framework, tribunal powers, recent case law, and practical strategies for running (and winning) licensing cases. cornerstonebarristers.com/event/lic… 000
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 28/04/2026Catherine Rowlands is leading an MBL virtual seminar on 20 August covering Housing Disrepair Litigation — from procedure and case allocation to disclosure and common pitfalls. A solid, practical session for anyone handling disrepair cases in‑house or in private practice. 000
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 09/04/2026Simon Bell was praised by his client for his “calm countenance” in a recent case heard by Deputy District Judge Evans. Read the full article here: cornerstonebarristers.com/simon-bel… #CornerstoneBarristers #PrivateLaw 021
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 31/03/2026Joana Setzer, Cornerstone Barristers will be part of a discussion panel at the LSE/ClientEarth Clinic Presentation: Who Pays for Climate Breakdown? f.mtr.cool/bugypjjqlc 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 30/03/2026Sarah Salmon will be joining sector experts at Devonshires’ event in Cardiff on 31 March 2026 for an in-depth exploration of the Building Safety (Wales) Bill, the latest Building Regulations changes, and the new Welsh Housing Quality Standard requirements. Read more - bit.ly/4dMPxo0 000
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 26/03/2026New High Court ruling: R (BQO) v City of London [2026] EWHC 687 (Admin) • Functional separation must be implemented, not just documented • Carbon optioneering + whole-life analysis can be key for “avoid demolition” policies Read full case analysis here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-f...cornerstonebarristers.comHigh Court finds breach but declines to quash the City of London’s grant of planning permission to demolish parts of the Barbican Estate | Cornerstone BarristersThe High Court has today handed down judgment in R (Barbican Quarter Organisation Ltd) v City of London [2026] EWHC 687 (Admin). It reinforces the […] 110
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 25/03/2026We are proud to share that Jeremy Ogilvie‑Harris has been nominated for Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2026. A well‑earned recognition of his dedication to access to justice and his impactful pro bono work throughout 2025. #ProBono #AccessToJustice #Barristers #CornerstoneBarristers 000
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 10/03/2026Paul Marshall was featured on the British Scandal podcast discussing the Post Office Horizon scandal. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: bit.ly/3N53wLd 📖 Read the full article: bit.ly/4su8nV3 #CornerstoneBarristers #PostOfficeScandal #LegalPodcast 011
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 26/02/2026Cornerstone’s Estelle Dehon KC, will be a panel speaker at the Public Law and the Planet Conference on 3 March at Great Hall, King's College London discussing 'Domestic courts and climate change: challenges and opportunities'. #publiclaw #climatechange #conference #barristers 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 25/02/2026Alistair Cantor and Luke Decker will host a free webinar on 30 March 2026 as the implementation of Act on 1 May fast approaches. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN… #rentersrights #freewebinar #Act #property #housing #barristers 011
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 24/02/2026Ryan Kohli and Lois Lane will be speaking at the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Forum 2026 on 26 February. To book, click here. www.nsipsforum.co.uk/Agenda #judicialreview #update #barristers #infrastructure 011
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 23/02/2026Andrew Lane and Riccardo Calzavara, are hosting a free webinar on 16 March on the 'Housing Act 2004 & the Private Rented Sector – where are we now?'. Register now. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN… #housingact2004 #property #housing #barristers 011
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 16/02/2026We are pleased to welcome Simon Bell to Chambers as a new tenant. Simon is a planning, public & information law barrister with 20+ years’ experience across DCOs, planning inquiries, judicial review, enforcement & major infrastructure projects. ➡️ cornerstonebarristers.com/cornerstone-... 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 06/02/2026David Lintott acted on this renewed application for permission to bring a claim for judicial review of the Forestry Commission’s decision to screen out an Environmental Impact Assessment. bit.ly/4rFTFtX #cornerstonebarristers #judicialreview #environmentalimpactassessment #barrister 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 05/02/2026On Friday 8 May, Cornerstone Barristers will be represented at the PEBA Annual Conference 2026. This event is being chaired by Tom Cosgrove KC, while Harriet Townsend KC and Robert Williams will speak in a session. #PEBA #annualconference2026 #planningandenvironment 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 02/02/2026Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris is representing Nottingham City Council in a seven-day housing benefit appeal in the First-tier Tribunal starting on 2 February 2026. Read more: cornerstonebarristers.com/first-tie… 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 29/01/2026David Lintott acted for the Spelthorne Borough Council. Conjoined appeals against refusal to grant planning permission and enforcement notice dismissed: 26 January 2026. Read the full article here: bit.ly/3ZqFDQV #CornerstoneBarristers #PlanningLaw #GreenBelt 000
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 29/01/2026Tom Cosgrove KC and Rowan Clapp are currently appearing in a planning Inquiry on behalf of Babergh District Council considering proposals for a solar farm. cornerstonebarristers.com/land-at-g… 000
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 26/01/2026Read our new article "The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and Wales: extending protections from discrimination to Welsh contract-holders", by Sarah Salmon and Alistair Cantor. cornerstonebarristers.com/the-renters-... #rentersrights #landlordandtenantlegislation #rentaldiscrimination #rentersrightsact 000
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 23/01/2026We are immensely proud to announce that Joint Head of Chambers Robin Green and Joint Head of Planning Robert Williams will both be appointed King’s Counsel. Read more here: cornerstonebarristers.com/double-succe... 011
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 22/01/2026Court of Appeal quashes decision to remove low traffic neighbourhood as a breach of the duty requiring London councils to “implement” proposals in their local implementation plan. Jack Parker appeared for the Appellant instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social. cornerstonebarristers.com/court-of-app...cornerstonebarristers.comCourt of Appeal quashes decision to remove low traffic neighbourhood | Cornerstone BarristersCourt of Appeal quashes decision to remove a low traffic neighbourhood as a breach of the duty requiring London borough councils to “implement” proposals in […] 001
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 20/01/2026We are delighted to welcome Andrew Bisbey as our new Senior Clerk, leading our practice management team. Read more about the appointment here: cornerstonebarristers.com/cornerstone-... #PublicLaw 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 13/01/2026We’re proud to announce new government panel appointments for Chambers. Clare Parry and Sarah Salmon join the Welsh Government A Panel, Alistair Cantor is appointed to the B Panel, and David Welsh becomes Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Government. 110
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 08/12/2025High Court hands down judgment in Luton Airport expansion challenge. The Claimant was represented by @estelledehon.bsky.social, Ruchi Parekh, and Hannah Taylor, instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social. Read more here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-h...cornerstonebarristers.comHigh Court hands down judgment in Luton Airport expansion challenge | Cornerstone BarristersToday, the High Court has handed down its judgment in the judicial review claim brought by Luton and District Association for the Control of Aircraft […] 000
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 04/12/2025📢 Our latest Cornerstone Housing Newsletter is now live! Edited by Sarah Salmon and Tara O'Leary, this edition brings together a rich collection of insights with a strong spotlight on the Renters’ Rights Act and what it means for the housing sector. cornerstonebarristers.com/housing-news... 033
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 26/11/2025The Court of Appeal today considers the scope of a London Borough’s duty to implement and retain a traffic scheme as part of the delivery of the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy. Jack Parker is instructed in this matter by @leigh-day.bsky.social. ➡️ cornerstonebarristers.com/court-of-app... 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 17/11/2025Ben Du Feu, will be speaking at the Community Infrastructure Levy & s106 Masterclass 2025 on 25 Nov at DWF, London, EC3M 3AG Ben joins the panel discussion on "How do developer contributions fit within wider local planning policy mix?" Learn more: bit.ly/490kl2u 000
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 12/11/2025The UK Supreme Court has delivered its long-awaited decision in Keir and Daly v HM Advocate - a ruling with major implications for how sexual offence cases are handled in Scotland. The Court found the current approach breaches the right to a fair trial. 1/2 110
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 11/11/2025🌎 COP30 opens in Belém, Brazil, with fast-paced progress on delivery: – Loss & Damage fund operational – Adaptation support advancing – New Green Digital Action Hub + AI Climate Institute launched Read our COP30 explainer here: cornerstonebarristers.com/cop30-and-cl...cornerstonebarristers.comCOP30 and Climate Law and Governance Day | Cornerstone BarristersCOP30* opened in Belém, Brazil, at the mouth of the Amazon River, yesterday (10 November) with the agenda adopted at the first sitting and an […] 030
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 11/11/2025Stay current with the most significant developments in planning and environmental law from the past 12 months, delivered by Hannah Taylor and Jackson Sirica. cornerstonebarristers.com/event/pla… #CaseLawUpdate #PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #LegalInsights #CPD 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 10/11/2025Cornerstone Barristers' Flagship Planning Day Returns for 2025! Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the field and gain unparalleled insights. www.tickettailor.com/events/corners… #PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #PropertyLaw #CornerstonePlanningDay 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 10/11/2025Cornerstone Barristers' Flagship Planning Day Returns for 2025! Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the field and gain unparalleled insights. www.tickettailor.com/events/corners… #PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #PropertyLaw #CornerstonePlanningDay 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 07/11/2025Development & Nature: Navigating a Whirlwind Year of Change! 🌪️🌳 The relationship between development and the natural environment has never been more complex. cornerstonebarristers.com/event/pla… #EnvironmentalLaw #PlanningLaw #BiodiversityNetGain #BNG #NutrientNeutrality 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 06/11/2025We are delighted to announce that Dr. Nick White, Principal Adviser for Biodiversity Net Gain, will deliver a keynote speech at our Planning Day! cornerstonebarristers.com/event/pla… #PlanningDay #BiodiversityNetGain #BNG #KeynoteSpeaker #EnvironmentalPolicy #UKPlanning 021
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 05/11/2025Public awareness of our inadequate sewerage infrastructure is at an all-time high, compounded by the effects of climate change. cornerstonebarristers.com/event/pla… #SustainableDrainage #SewerageInfrastructure #PlanningLaw #ClimateChange #FloodRisk #NPPF #PlanningAppeals 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 05/11/2025Upcoming Seminar: Section 204 (Homelessness) Appeals – The Suitability of Accommodation To book, click the link below. cornerstonebarristers.com/event/sui… #HousingLaw #Homelessness #LegalSeminar #Lawyers #LocalAuthority #LegalAid 010
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 04/11/2025Grey Belt: One Year On - Has the NPPF Shifted the Landscape? 🌳Join Edward Grant and Emma Dring as they discuss the impact one year later. cornerstonebarristers.com/event/pla… #GreyBelt #NPPF #PlanningLaw #GreenBelt #PlanningAppeals 001
Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarristers.com · 03/11/2025Delays continue to challenge the planning and development sector. What are the key factors slowing down projects, and crucially, how can we overcome them? cornerstonebarristers.com/event/pla… #PlanningDelays #HousingDelivery #NutrientNeutrality #AffordableHousing #UKPlanning 000