Cornerstone Barristers
@cornerstonebarristers.com
Public law barristers specialising in planning, housing, climate litigation, licensing, information law, property & judicial review.
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The revised NPPF represents a major change to national planning policy.
So what does the (self-proclaimed) “rules-based planning system” mean in practice?
Read our analysis 👇
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So what does the (self-proclaimed) “rules-based planning system” mean in practice?
Read our analysis 👇
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August 20, 2026 at 7:43 AM
The revised NPPF represents a major change to national planning policy.
So what does the (self-proclaimed) “rules-based planning system” mean in practice?
Read our analysis 👇
cornerstonebarristers.com/the-revised-...
So what does the (self-proclaimed) “rules-based planning system” mean in practice?
Read our analysis 👇
cornerstonebarristers.com/the-revised-...
Tickets are now live for Cornerstone Barristers’ annual Court of Protection Training Conference through the link here: buytickets.at/cornerstoneb...
August 14, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Tickets are now live for Cornerstone Barristers’ annual Court of Protection Training Conference through the link here: buytickets.at/cornerstoneb...
The High Court has confirmed that the quashing of a local planning authority’s timely notification of prior approval does not retrospectively trigger the 56-day deemed consent rule in Sch 2, Pt 3, para W(11) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
August 12, 2026 at 10:43 AM
The High Court has confirmed that the quashing of a local planning authority’s timely notification of prior approval does not retrospectively trigger the 56-day deemed consent rule in Sch 2, Pt 3, para W(11) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
Over the past six months, members Michael Bedford KC, Estelle Dehon KC, Emma Dring, Ruchi Parekh and Simon Bell of Cornerstone Barristers have been instructed in the Examination into the National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury Project.
August 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Over the past six months, members Michael Bedford KC, Estelle Dehon KC, Emma Dring, Ruchi Parekh and Simon Bell of Cornerstone Barristers have been instructed in the Examination into the National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury Project.
The latest edition of Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud by our expert Andrew Lane (@andylane07.bsky.social) is now available to purchase at: www.bloomsburyprofessional.com/uk/cornersto...
July 30, 2026 at 8:41 AM
The latest edition of Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud by our expert Andrew Lane (@andylane07.bsky.social) is now available to purchase at: www.bloomsburyprofessional.com/uk/cornersto...
On the anniversary of the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on the Obligation of States in Respect of Climate Change, Nina Pindham and Emily Bradeen present a summary of their ongoing research on the impact this Opinion has had on domestic jurisprudence.
July 23, 2026 at 2:34 PM
On the anniversary of the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on the Obligation of States in Respect of Climate Change, Nina Pindham and Emily Bradeen present a summary of their ongoing research on the impact this Opinion has had on domestic jurisprudence.
The Supreme Court has decided an important point of law in relation to the discharge of Part 7 housing duty: where a private rented sector offer is accepted or refused, the main housing duty ceases automatically, without the need for any further decision or notification to the applicant.
July 22, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The Supreme Court has decided an important point of law in relation to the discharge of Part 7 housing duty: where a private rented sector offer is accepted or refused, the main housing duty ceases automatically, without the need for any further decision or notification to the applicant.
Estelle Dehon OBE KC and Simon Bell represented the claimant in a challenge to planning permission for up to 250 dwellings at Ham Road in Faversham, Kent.
July 22, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Estelle Dehon OBE KC and Simon Bell represented the claimant in a challenge to planning permission for up to 250 dwellings at Ham Road in Faversham, Kent.
Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris successfully obtains permission for claimant to challenge the closure of Access Croydon, Croydon council’s walk-in homeless service at Bernard Wetherill House.
July 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris successfully obtains permission for claimant to challenge the closure of Access Croydon, Croydon council’s walk-in homeless service at Bernard Wetherill House.
Josef Cannon KC was instructed by Chelmsford City Council in dismissing appeal against the non-determination of a proposed logistics development off the Junction 17 on the A12, Essex.
July 8, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Josef Cannon KC was instructed by Chelmsford City Council in dismissing appeal against the non-determination of a proposed logistics development off the Junction 17 on the A12, Essex.
How should public bodies use AI in decision-making?
What does the duty of candour look like after the Hillsborough Law?
Where is public law heading next?
These are just some of the issues we'll be exploring at Public Law in 2026 on 29th June in London. 👇
What does the duty of candour look like after the Hillsborough Law?
Where is public law heading next?
These are just some of the issues we'll be exploring at Public Law in 2026 on 29th June in London. 👇
June 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM
How should public bodies use AI in decision-making?
What does the duty of candour look like after the Hillsborough Law?
Where is public law heading next?
These are just some of the issues we'll be exploring at Public Law in 2026 on 29th June in London. 👇
What does the duty of candour look like after the Hillsborough Law?
Where is public law heading next?
These are just some of the issues we'll be exploring at Public Law in 2026 on 29th June in London. 👇
Last week members of our planning and environment team joined @rbsolicitors.bsky.social for a roundtable on recent developments in environmental litigation.
Read more: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/environmental-litigation-roundtable-with-richard-buxton/
Read more: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/environmental-litigation-roundtable-with-richard-buxton/
May 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Last week members of our planning and environment team joined @rbsolicitors.bsky.social for a roundtable on recent developments in environmental litigation.
Read more: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/environmental-litigation-roundtable-with-richard-buxton/
Read more: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/environmental-litigation-roundtable-with-richard-buxton/
Victoria Osler and Alexander Campbell will be leading a webinar breaking down the statutory framework, tribunal powers, recent case law, and practical strategies for running (and winning) licensing cases.
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/licensing-tribunals-under-the-housing-act-2004/
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/licensing-tribunals-under-the-housing-act-2004/
May 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Victoria Osler and Alexander Campbell will be leading a webinar breaking down the statutory framework, tribunal powers, recent case law, and practical strategies for running (and winning) licensing cases.
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/licensing-tribunals-under-the-housing-act-2004/
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/licensing-tribunals-under-the-housing-act-2004/
Catherine Rowlands is leading an MBL virtual seminar on 20 August covering Housing Disrepair Litigation — from procedure and case allocation to disclosure and common pitfalls. A solid, practical session for anyone handling disrepair cases in‑house or in private practice.
April 28, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Catherine Rowlands is leading an MBL virtual seminar on 20 August covering Housing Disrepair Litigation — from procedure and case allocation to disclosure and common pitfalls. A solid, practical session for anyone handling disrepair cases in‑house or in private practice.
Simon Bell was praised by his client for his “calm countenance” in a recent case heard by Deputy District Judge Evans.
Read the full article here: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/simon-bell-wins-case-concerning-procedural-exclusivity-in-judicial-review/
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Read the full article here: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/simon-bell-wins-case-concerning-procedural-exclusivity-in-judicial-review/
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April 9, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Simon Bell was praised by his client for his “calm countenance” in a recent case heard by Deputy District Judge Evans.
Read the full article here: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/simon-bell-wins-case-concerning-procedural-exclusivity-in-judicial-review/
#CornerstoneBarristers #PrivateLaw
Read the full article here: https://cornerstonebarristers.com/simon-bell-wins-case-concerning-procedural-exclusivity-in-judicial-review/
#CornerstoneBarristers #PrivateLaw
Joana Setzer, Cornerstone Barristers will be part of a discussion panel at the LSE/ClientEarth Clinic Presentation: Who Pays for Climate Breakdown?
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March 31, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Joana Setzer, Cornerstone Barristers will be part of a discussion panel at the LSE/ClientEarth Clinic Presentation: Who Pays for Climate Breakdown?
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Sarah Salmon will be joining sector experts at Devonshires’ event in Cardiff on 31 March 2026 for an in-depth exploration of the Building Safety (Wales) Bill, the latest Building Regulations changes, and the new Welsh Housing Quality Standard requirements.
Read more - https://bit.ly/4dMPxo0
Read more - https://bit.ly/4dMPxo0
March 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Sarah Salmon will be joining sector experts at Devonshires’ event in Cardiff on 31 March 2026 for an in-depth exploration of the Building Safety (Wales) Bill, the latest Building Regulations changes, and the new Welsh Housing Quality Standard requirements.
Read more - https://bit.ly/4dMPxo0
Read more - https://bit.ly/4dMPxo0
New High Court ruling: R (BQO) v City of London [2026] EWHC 687 (Admin)
• Functional separation must be implemented, not just documented
• Carbon optioneering + whole-life analysis can be key for “avoid demolition” policies
Read full case analysis here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-f...
• Functional separation must be implemented, not just documented
• Carbon optioneering + whole-life analysis can be key for “avoid demolition” policies
Read full case analysis here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-f...
High Court finds breach but declines to quash the City of London’s grant of planning permission to demolish parts of the Barbican Estate | Cornerstone Barristers
The High Court has today handed down judgment in R (Barbican Quarter Organisation Ltd) v City of London [2026] EWHC 687 (Admin). It reinforces the […]
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March 26, 2026 at 12:12 PM
New High Court ruling: R (BQO) v City of London [2026] EWHC 687 (Admin)
• Functional separation must be implemented, not just documented
• Carbon optioneering + whole-life analysis can be key for “avoid demolition” policies
Read full case analysis here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-f...
• Functional separation must be implemented, not just documented
• Carbon optioneering + whole-life analysis can be key for “avoid demolition” policies
Read full case analysis here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-f...
We are proud to share that Jeremy Ogilvie‑Harris has been nominated for Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2026. A well‑earned recognition of his dedication to access to justice and his impactful pro bono work throughout 2025.
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March 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM
We are proud to share that Jeremy Ogilvie‑Harris has been nominated for Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2026. A well‑earned recognition of his dedication to access to justice and his impactful pro bono work throughout 2025.
#ProBono #AccessToJustice #Barristers #CornerstoneBarristers
#ProBono #AccessToJustice #Barristers #CornerstoneBarristers
Paul Marshall was featured on the British Scandal podcast discussing the Post Office Horizon scandal.
🎧 Listen to the podcast:
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📖 Read the full article:
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#CornerstoneBarristers #PostOfficeScandal #LegalPodcast
🎧 Listen to the podcast:
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#CornerstoneBarristers #PostOfficeScandal #LegalPodcast
March 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Paul Marshall was featured on the British Scandal podcast discussing the Post Office Horizon scandal.
🎧 Listen to the podcast:
https://bit.ly/3N53wLd
📖 Read the full article:
https://bit.ly/4su8nV3
#CornerstoneBarristers #PostOfficeScandal #LegalPodcast
🎧 Listen to the podcast:
https://bit.ly/3N53wLd
📖 Read the full article:
https://bit.ly/4su8nV3
#CornerstoneBarristers #PostOfficeScandal #LegalPodcast
Cornerstone’s Estelle Dehon KC, will be a panel speaker at the Public Law and the Planet Conference on 3 March at Great Hall, King's College London discussing 'Domestic courts and climate change: challenges and opportunities'.
#publiclaw #climatechange #conference #barristers
#publiclaw #climatechange #conference #barristers
February 26, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Cornerstone’s Estelle Dehon KC, will be a panel speaker at the Public Law and the Planet Conference on 3 March at Great Hall, King's College London discussing 'Domestic courts and climate change: challenges and opportunities'.
#publiclaw #climatechange #conference #barristers
#publiclaw #climatechange #conference #barristers
Alistair Cantor and Luke Decker will host a free webinar on 30 March 2026 as the implementation of Act on 1 May fast approaches.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_24clKmKETGKbrPfw-A-yoQ<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
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#rentersrights #freewebinar #Act #property #housing #barristers
February 25, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Alistair Cantor and Luke Decker will host a free webinar on 30 March 2026 as the implementation of Act on 1 May fast approaches.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_24clKmKETGKbrPfw-A-yoQ<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
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Ryan Kohli and Lois Lane will be speaking at the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Forum 2026 on 26 February.
To book, click here.
https://www.nsipsforum.co.uk/Agenda
#judicialreview #update #barristers #infrastructure
To book, click here.
https://www.nsipsforum.co.uk/Agenda
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February 24, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Ryan Kohli and Lois Lane will be speaking at the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Forum 2026 on 26 February.
To book, click here.
https://www.nsipsforum.co.uk/Agenda
#judicialreview #update #barristers #infrastructure
To book, click here.
https://www.nsipsforum.co.uk/Agenda
#judicialreview #update #barristers #infrastructure
Andrew Lane and Riccardo Calzavara, are hosting a free webinar on 16 March on the 'Housing Act 2004 & the Private Rented Sector – where are we now?'.
Register now.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hXQl9gTjS_CoI9oTn9FjMQ<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
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#housingact2004 #property #housing #barristers
February 23, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Andrew Lane and Riccardo Calzavara, are hosting a free webinar on 16 March on the 'Housing Act 2004 & the Private Rented Sector – where are we now?'.
Register now.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hXQl9gTjS_CoI9oTn9FjMQ<a href="/hashtag/%2Fregistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#/registration
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We are pleased to welcome Simon Bell to Chambers as a new tenant.
Simon is a planning, public & information law barrister with 20+ years’ experience across DCOs, planning inquiries, judicial review, enforcement & major infrastructure projects.
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Simon is a planning, public & information law barrister with 20+ years’ experience across DCOs, planning inquiries, judicial review, enforcement & major infrastructure projects.
➡️ cornerstonebarristers.com/cornerstone-...
February 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
We are pleased to welcome Simon Bell to Chambers as a new tenant.
Simon is a planning, public & information law barrister with 20+ years’ experience across DCOs, planning inquiries, judicial review, enforcement & major infrastructure projects.
➡️ cornerstonebarristers.com/cornerstone-...
Simon is a planning, public & information law barrister with 20+ years’ experience across DCOs, planning inquiries, judicial review, enforcement & major infrastructure projects.
➡️ cornerstonebarristers.com/cornerstone-...