How restrictive covenants can protect value and amenity

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A recent decision to refuse an application to lift a restrictive covenant has shone a spotlight on this area of law. Debbie James reports.A restrictive covenant is a contractual obligation which controls what the landowner can or cannot do with their land. How restrictive covenants protect value and amenity In 2020, Craig and Jasbir Collins applied to the Lands Tribunal to have a covenantlifted from their land at Newpark Stables to allow the construction of an equestrian manege with associated landscaping, accessway and parking.