Advising client on threatened use of s203 power by Council which would override rights to light claim for injunction

Alex Ground, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, real estate, planning and construction team.
Alex Ground
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  • Client owns large commercial building which benefits from a right to light. Neighbouring owner obtained planning permission for redevelopment that would infringe our client’s right to light. Our property litigation team is now acting on injunction claim
  • The Council has threatened to use its s203 powers to effectively override our client’s right to an injunction and convert it to a damages claim. We’re advising our client how to resist use of the same
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