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Monitor Planning Inspectorate 19 Aug 2026

Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects - Advice on working with public bodies in the infrastructure planning process, Annex B: – Marine Management Organisation

The Planning Inspectorate has published Annex B to Advice Note 11 on working with the Marine Management Organisation during the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project process. The annex explains the MMO’s role, its statutory responsibilities, and the framework for cooperation, while noting that it will be updated to reflect changes introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.

Planning Regulation Environment & Flood Risk

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Monitor Planning Inspectorate 19 Aug 2026

Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project - Advice on working with public bodies in the infrastructure planning process Annexes

The Planning Inspectorate has published annexes to its advice on working with public bodies in the infrastructure planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. It notes that the annexes are co-authored with relevant public bodies but do not yet reflect changes introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, and that updates will follow over the coming months.

Planning Regulation Legal Updates

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Monitor Planning Inspectorate 19 Aug 2026

Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects - Advice on working with public bodies in the infrastructure planning process - Annex E: Historic England

The Planning Inspectorate has published an annex to its guidance on working with public bodies in the NSIP process, focused on Historic England. The document explains Historic England’s role, duties and points of engagement, and notes that it will be updated to reflect changes introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.

Planning Regulation Legal Updates Building Safety

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Monitor Planning Inspectorate 19 Aug 2026

Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects - Advice on working with public bodies in the infrastructure planning process - Annex F: Nuclear Regulators

The Planning Inspectorate has published an annex to Advice Note 11 explaining how nuclear regulators are involved in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project process for nuclear power stations. It notes that the annex is being updated to reflect changes introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and sets out the roles of the Office for Nuclear Regulation, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales.

Planning Regulation Legal Updates

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Monitor Letting Agent Today 19 Aug 2026

Scammers using fake property organisation accreditation

The Property Care Association has warned that more than 50 companies nationwide have been using its logo without permission and falsely claiming membership. It is advising owners, landlords and agents to verify contractor credentials directly before instructing any work.

Compliance Regulation Surveying

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Awareness Estate Agent Today 19 Aug 2026

Short lease flat sellers face £50,000 price hit

The article highlights the financial impact on sellers of flats with short leases, suggesting that they may face a substantial reduction in sale price if they do not extend the lease. It frames the issue as a choice between paying to extend the lease or accepting a lower market value on sale.

Valuation Conveyancing Housing Market

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High Impact Construction News 18 Aug 2026

Director fined after extension creates explosion risk

A Yorkshire construction company and its director were fined after extension works in Bradford were carried out over existing gas pipework and without properly relocating the boiler flue, creating a serious risk of gas leak, fire, explosion and carbon monoxide exposure. The HSE said the work also left the household without gas for weeks and highlighted failures to prepare construction phase plans and to comply with an improvement notice.

Health and Safety Building Safety Defects & Pathology Regulation

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Monitor Today`s Conveyancer 18 Aug 2026

Leasehold reform has a September window – will Burnham use it?

The article examines the likelihood of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill being introduced in early September, before the Labour conference, following the return of key housing ministers. It argues that while an early first reading would signal political commitment and reduce market uncertainty, significant policy and implementation questions remain unresolved, particularly around commonhold transition, valuation, and management arrangements.

Legal Updates Regulation Housing Market

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Monitor The Negotiator 18 Aug 2026

True £45k AML compliance cost for agents is revealed

The article reports that HMRC’s updated AML guidance has increased the operational burden on estate agencies, with one analysis suggesting an average branch may need a dedicated full-time compliance officer costing around £45,000 a year. It argues that AML can no longer be treated as an incidental task and now requires formal risk assessments, policies and ongoing checks.

Estate Agency Compliance Legal Updates

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Monitor Place North West 18 Aug 2026

Signature’s Kenwright disqualified as director

Lawrence Kenwright, founder of Signature Group, has been disqualified from acting as a director until August 2031 following an Insolvency Service investigation into misleading investment material linked to a co-working scheme in Liverpool. The case involved investor losses of more than £4.8m and allegations that the company implied investors would obtain a legal interest in properties it did not own.

Legal Updates Property Investment Regulation

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Monitor Today`s Conveyancer 18 Aug 2026

SRA cites hallucinations and client confidentiality concerns in AI warning note

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a warning notice on the misuse of AI, highlighting risks around hallucinated outputs, inaccurate legal citations and breaches of client confidentiality. The regulator says AI use does not alter solicitors’ professional responsibilities and that firms must maintain human oversight, governance and data protection controls.

Legal Updates Regulation Compliance

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Monitor Building Magazine 18 Aug 2026

HBF survey finds nine in 10 SMEs think Building Safety Levy will make more sites unviable

The Home Builders Federation reports that nine in ten small and medium-sized housebuilders believe the proposed Building Safety Levy will make more development sites unviable. The group is urging government to pause the levy’s introduction, arguing it could further constrain delivery while intended to fund remediation of defective buildings.

Regulation Housing Market Valuation

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