Planning

The complex and ever changing legal framework governing the planning system means that clients often require the specialist expertise of planning lawyers to guide and support them. Success in obtaining planning permission is often dependent on an intimate understanding of policies and guidance at both local, regional and national level and an appreciation of the culture of local government in which the planning system is administered.

Our specialist planning lawyers have extensive expertise in all aspects of town and country planning in both the contentious and non-contentious fields.

In addition to work under the statutory and regulatory planning regime, advice is provided to clients in relation to development opportunities for land, providing planning advice at an early stage of any development process and adopting a proactive approach to obtaining planning permission including representing clients at planning appeals.

We have expertise in relation to Compulsory Purchase Orders, acting for both the developers requiring the CPO and acting for third parties objecting to the proposals.

The recent reforms to the planning regime have been a subject of much professional and public debate. We are able to advise clients on the implications of these changes and how best to promote their proposals within the new Local Development Framework process.

Summary of planning services:

• Site appraisals
• Submission of planning applications and appeals
• Advocacy at planning inquiries
• Enforcement and court work
• Listed buildings and conservation area matters
• Section 106 obligations and other development agreements
• Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO)

If you would like more information on our planning services, please contact one of our team.

Key Personnel:

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