Discharging Restrictive Covenants: Great Jackson St Estates v Manchester CC

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to analyse the Court of Appeal’s decision in Great Jackson Street Estates v Manchester City Council.

The discussion explores the legal principles governing the discharge and modification of restrictive covenants under section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925, and why this judgment is particularly important for developers working with long leasehold interests. Lizzie and Richard examine how the courts assess practical benefit, public interest and impediments to reasonable use when deciding whether a covenant should be removed.

This episode will be particularly important for developers, landowners and advisers on managing restrictive covenant risk, navigating s84 applications, and understanding when covenants may no longer stand in the way of development.

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