Insights
Abandon hope, all ye who enter here – LURA “hope value” provisions take effect from 30 April 2024
The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (Commencement No.3 and Transitional and Savings Provision) Regulations 2024 were made on 18 March 2024,...
The Price of Light: Can Section 203 Offer Developers a Brighter Future?
In the complex world of property development, one often-overlooked obstacle can cast a long shadow: rights of light. This legal right grants...
Levelling Up or Landlocked? Hope Value Takes Centre Stage in Regeneration Debate
Following Royal Assent in late 2023, the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act has landed, bringing with it a whirlwind of promises and anxieties....
Sharon Daly appointed as Non-Executive Director
Ardent is delighted to announce the key appointment of Sharon Daly as a non-executive director to help drive the next wave of growth. Sharon is the...
Government plans to speed up electricity network connections – Help or hindrance?
Ardent has welcomed a new Government plan to speed up connections to the electricity network – but says some of the detail could end up hindering the...
New offices in Glasgow and Leeds signal Ardent’s continued growth
We are delighted to announce that Ardent has moved into new locations in Glasgow and Leeds following a series of new hires – and plans for further...
Cheshire Lounge and ‘Injurious Affection’ – Where’s the Affection?
by Mark Warnett, Director of Compensation Photo Credit: Stott Hall Farm cc-by-sa/2.0 – © Peter McDermott –...
Ardent launch Training Academy
Ardent is delighted to announce that we have launched our own training academy to develop our consultants as part of ambitious growth plans. We have...
Ardent Director appointed as vice chair of the CPA
We’re delighted to announce that Ardent’s John Sayer has been appointed as the new vice chair of the Compulsory Purchase Association (CPA) and...
Key hire sees the launch of brand new Ardent directorate
Ardent is delighted to announce another key hire and the launch of a brand-new directorate. As part of ambitious growth plans, Tom Hacker joins as a...
Action needed to accelerate deployment of electricity transmission infrastructure
Ardent has welcomed a new report which aims to accelerate the deployment of electricity transmission infrastructure but believes that the government...
Mind the Gap! Understanding DCO implementation
You’ve survived the rigors of a Development Consent Order (DCO) examination and, hopefully, 6 months later you have a letter from the appropriate...