Charrette Law

03/09/2026

Found the perfect commercial space? Before you sign the lease, check what the property is actually authorised to be used for.
A restaurant, office, shop or warehouse may require different planning permissions, and changing the use can create problems if you haven’t checked first.
The space might be perfect but the planning position might not be.

Read the full guide on Commercial Planning Permission → charrettelaw.co.uk/commercial-planning-permission/

02/09/2026

Planning permission isn’t always required but getting it wrong can be costly. What you’re building, where your property is located and the scale of the project all matter. Find out what to consider before starting your next project.

29/08/2026

Section 106 agreements can make or break a development project. Swipe to understand what’s really inside them, and why every word matters.

28/08/2026

Permission granted on a Friday. Judicial review filed the following Wednesday. Quashed six weeks later.
A JR audit could have prevented every step of that. Swipe through to understand why smart developers get one before they break ground in Cardiff.

26/08/2026

Received planning permission but unhappy with the conditions attached? In Part 3, we explain how planning conditions can be challenged, varied, or removed and how expert planning advice can help you navigate the process.

25/08/2026

24/08/2026

Great service starts with great results.
Nothing speaks louder than the experience of our clients. We are proud to share another review and grateful to every client who has trusted us with their planning and legal matters.

Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your experience.

22/08/2026

Swipe through
This is the most commercially important legal document in your Edinburgh development. Know what’s in it.

21/08/2026

Planning permission approved? Don’t overlook the conditions attached to it. In Part 1, we explain what planning conditions are, why they matter, and when you may need professional advice to vary, remove, or comply with them.

20/08/2026

Quick glossary for you

Drop a property law term in the comments, and we’ll translate it into plain English.