The authors explain the origins of the ‘live/work’ term, which started to appear in 1990s planning permissions as developers sought to avoid policy-imposed affordable-housing contributions. More recently the term has become a regular feature in lease disputes relating to the ‘live/work’ user clause, as landlords seek substantial premiums from tenants living exclusively in units designated as ‘live/work’.
Reflecting on the recent findings in AHGR Ltd v Kane-Laverack – in which Myriam Stacey QC and Nick Grant, instructed by our Property Law expert Mathew Spring, acted for the Respondents at both stages – they summarise the case outcome and encourage residents of live/work units to scrutinise the detail of their underlying planning permission to avoid unexpected bills and disputes.
