In the world of strategic land and development, information is our most valuable currency and often our biggest liability. If you are a Housebuilder, Developer or Land Director the recent Court of Appeal developments in Aabar Holdings SARL v Glencore PLC is worth a “wait what?” moment. For years, there has been a lingering grey…
The government aims to build 1.5 million homes in England over the course of this Parliament. This has been backed up by changes to NPPF for example, allowing certain development in the grey belt, as well as proposed reforms to speed up Local Plan making. The 5-Year Housing Land Supply is at a critical low…
The bedrock of the surveying profession is trust – trust that the advice provided is both expert and diligent. Recently, we have observed a discernible increase in professional indemnity claims against experienced surveyors, often citing the standard of the reasonably competent surveyor. This is a challenging environment, but understanding the professional landscape is key to…
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotion of Tammy Swan to Senior Associate! Tammy has been an integral part of our team for just under five years, and in that time, she has consistently set the gold standard for what it means to be a professional. 🦢✨ Tammy is truly one of the…
Big moves at Dobson-Grey! 👏 Huge congratulations to Harry Bennett on his new role as Junior Surveyor! 🥂🏗️ Harry, we want to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for your continued hard work and dedication. 🌟 Your commitment to Dobson-Grey is invaluable; it is thanks to team members like you that we are…
It was an absolute pleasure for Dobson-Grey to be selected as one of only 20 companies to exhibit at this week’s Stratford Business Conference. The energy at the Crowne Plaza in Stratford-upon-Avon was fantastic. There is something inspiring about being in a room filled with local SMEs all working toward the same goal: growing our…
A recent High Court judgment has delivered a significant shake-up to how flood risk policy is applied in planning decisions. For developers, local authorities, and residents alike, the decision by the High Court in the case of Gladman Developments Ltd v Secretary of State and Lancaster City Council [January 2026] challenges the “mechanistic” application of…
The process of buying and selling a home has long been notorious for the stress it entails and its high failure rate. After decades of calls for change, the UK Government is poised to enact its most substantial reforms yet to streamline the home-moving process. This transition—aimed at reducing costly ‘fall-throughs’ and speeding up completion…
The UK’s Warm Homes Plan offers homeowners a major opportunity to create safer, warmer, and more affordable residences. But with new government grants come complex regulations, especially concerning planning permissions for listed buildings and ensuring safe, high-quality installation. Our latest blog breaks down these crucial legal and structural hurdles, showing how expert guidance in surveying, town planning,…