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legalshout: How to fight Council planning applications - Part 4
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Musings and ramblings of a legal professional. Wednesday, December 31, 2008. How to fight Council planning applications - Part 4. Part 4 - The Ombudsman. I initially sought the Ombudsman's assistance on behalf of the local residents when there appeared to be evidence of pre-determination. This evidence was not surprising to many residents – was it possible for a Committee to make an impartial decision, when they in fact act within the body making the proposals (i.e. the Council)? The Council “inves...
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legalshout: September 2007
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Musings and ramblings of a legal professional. Tuesday, September 18, 2007. Whilst on holiday in Gran Canaria last week I was told that many of the buildings there remain unfinished (i.e. one of the walls not being plastered/painted) because under Spanish Tax Law if a building is not "finished" - all 4 walls plastered and painted - the owner can avoid paying tax on it. Does anyone know anything about this? I'm currently looking into it. Monday, September 03, 2007. List of Driving Offences. Drives a mecha...
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legalshout: February 2007
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Musings and ramblings of a legal professional. Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Today new penalties came in for drivers who use hand-held mobile phones whilst driving. The question is however, will these actually deter people? Will that really bother anyone? People still speed despite the similar consequences. Also the chances of being caught in the act are slim, it's easy - see a police car, put the phone down. Although hand-held phones are banned, what about hands-free kits/bluetooth? Look at the car seat f...
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legalshout: Driver Sues Dead Cyclist
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Musings and ramblings of a legal professional. Saturday, January 26, 2008. Driver Sues Dead Cyclist. Spanish Driver Sues Dead Cyclist. Click on the above link and read the article - tell me what you think. Imagine that the car driver was not speeding and only that he failed to see a cyclist who was riding at night with no reflective clothing and no helmet. (The driver in the article has not faced any criminal charges). Some further information on this case in the above article. The Court found both parti...
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legalshout: "Help! I have received a County Court claim form for a road traffic accident"
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Musings and ramblings of a legal professional. Thursday, November 29, 2007. I have received a County Court claim form for a road traffic accident". Unfortunately sometimes proceedings are served directly on the insured rather than the insurance company or solicitors dealing with the matter. Should you receive such proceedings I hope that this post helps to alleviate your worries and explains exactly what you should do. 1 PLEASE DO NOT WORRY! So that they can deal with it on your behalf. Turning to my abo...
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legalshout: How to fight Council planning applications - Part 3
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Musings and ramblings of a legal professional. Sunday, July 06, 2008. How to fight Council planning applications - Part 3. Part 3 - The Decision. Unfortunately the decision did not go in our favour and I hope you have better luck. You may wonder whether there is any right to appeal against a decision made by the Committee. well there isn't, unless you are the person making the application and the application is refused. It makes them aware you will continue fighting despite their decision. 8211; they are...
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legalshout: June 2008
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Musings and ramblings of a legal professional. Saturday, June 28, 2008. How to fight Council planning applications - Part 2. Part 2 - The Committee meeting. Once the consultation period is complete, if you have raised an objection to the application you will be invited to the Planning and Highways Committee meeting. It is at this meetings that the planning application will be decided. And the Council responded with the security of the proposed site. This report was published on the planning website and a...
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legalshout: July 2008
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Musings and ramblings of a legal professional. Sunday, July 06, 2008. How to fight Council planning applications - Part 3. Part 3 - The Decision. Unfortunately the decision did not go in our favour and I hope you have better luck. You may wonder whether there is any right to appeal against a decision made by the Committee. well there isn't, unless you are the person making the application and the application is refused. It makes them aware you will continue fighting despite their decision. 8211; they are...
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legalshout: August 2007
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Musings and ramblings of a legal professional. Sunday, August 26, 2007. Free Accident Form - What to do if you have an RTA. For a printable copy of an "accident form". Which I have created for my personal use. Having been involved in a RTA you may be shocked and unable to think clearly. This is why I suggest that you carry certain items in your glove compartment in the form of an "accident pack". To be used should you be involved in an accident. In your accident pack I recommend that you carry:. Includin...
