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Come Join Us!

Membership of Tees Valley Law Society offers opportunities whether you are a qualified solicitor or other legal professional, or you are in the early stages of training.

Members are offered discounted rates for all of our training events, which are held locally and at the end of the working day to ensure the least disruption to you, your firm and your clients. We hold regular networking and social events where members can come together informally to discuss issues within the profession, but more importantly to share ideas.

Membership of TVLS is about offering support whether formally through involvement of the Council or more informally by sharing ideas about best practice with other firms. By becoming a member of TVLS there are opportunities to become involved in the running of the Society, whether through membership of Council or Committees or in a more informal role.

The application process is quick and simple and membership is great value. Join us today.

Basement Development and the Planning System

Basement Development and the Planning System

The Law Society's Planning and Environmental Law Committee recently responded to a Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) call for evidence on basement extensions and the planning system.

The call, issued in November 2016, sought evidence on:

  • the number of basement developments being taken forward;
  • how these developments are currently dealt with through the planning system; and
  • whether any adverse impacts of such developments could be further mitigated through the planning process.

The Society's response focused on the use of Article 4 directions in those areas where basement extensions are concentrated, and the lack of clarity around the use of permitted development rights – not least in light of the recent Eatherley v London Borough of Camden case.

The full response can be read here.