Planning & Infrastructure

The UK Planning System changes rapidly and is becoming increasingly complex, so it’s important to seek strategic advice that ensures you can overcome any obstacles your development might present.

Our experienced national team has a strong track record on unlocking difficult planning issues and assisting to obtain consents for major development projects throughout England & Wales.

Our specialist planning lawyers can advise you on contentious and non-contentious issues relating to major urban developments and regeneration projects. We have the expertise needed to handle projects of all sizes and complexity, and could help you with matters including:

Planning applications and appeals
Drafting and negotiating planning, and other infrastructure agreements
Enforcement appeals
Judicial review and High Court appeals
Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
Environmental issues (including environmental impact assessments)
Project management
Planning inquiries and informal hearings
Community Infrastructure Levy advice.

The team’s sector expertise includes education, retail and residential development, infrastructure and care. We continue to act for household name clients on a national basis.

Our depth of knowledge means that we can ensure that all of our work is delivered to your timetable. We can also work with you and your professional team throughout the development process, tackling issues and anticipating any problems that may arise.

We have specialist planning lawyers in Crawley, London and Manchester, and can meet your needs anywhere in the country.

The team is a ranked as a Tier 1 Planning Practice in the South by both Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession and The Legal 500.

For more information on how we could help with the planning for your development, contact one of our lawyers today.

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Key Contacts

Our key contacts our all experts in their fields. Feel free to email or phone them to find out how we can help your business.

Manchester +

Claire Petricca-Riding

Partner

Tel. +44 (0)161 259 1667

Mob. +44 (0)786 768 1990

Claire.Petricca-Riding@IrwinMitchell.com

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Gatwick +

Carl Dyer

Partner

National Head of Planning

Tel. +44 (0)129 374 2888

Mob. +44 (0)777 595 0513

carl.dyer@irwinmitchell.com

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Nicola Gooch

Partner

Tel. +44 (0)129 374 2868

Mob. +44 (0)774 777 3258

nicola.gooch@irwinmitchell.com

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Recent Work

Mixed Use Development

Acted for a national house builder on a proposed urban extension of approximately 1,000 dwellings together with associated infrastructure.

Urban Extension

Acted for a national house builder on a proposed urban extension of approximately 1,000 dwellings together with associated infrastructure.

Westerleigh Group

We provided strategic planning advice to this leading crematoria developer relating to new sites across the UK: including reviewing planning applications ahead of submission; advice on planning or litigation strategy; defending judicial reviews and advising on prospective appeals.

Audley Retirement

We provided advice on all planning aspects of their care home development programme.

News Group UK

We secured permission for the largest print works in the world and provided advice on subsequent improvements to the surrounding highways.

Artisan (Formerly Corona Group)

Promoting multiple mixed use-regeneration schemes throughout the south of England, with a particular focus on the re-use and regeneration of under-used and poorly performing industrial sites and business parks.

Testimonials & Client Feedback

We truly value the feedback we receive from both our clients and legal accreditation societies, such as The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

"Work is of the highest standards and all of their lawyers are highly experienced."

Chambers & Partners, 2020

"They have an excellent breadth of expertise in all matters to do with commercial property. A well-resourced team with excellent cover and support."

Legal 500, 2020

We Work Nationally

We have offices in major cities throughout the UK and our lawyers can arrange to visit you or your business in person if necessary. We also have international capability, with global links to other legal specialists.

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Awards & Accreditations

We’re proud of the recognition we’ve received for our business legal work. For a list of awards and accreditations, please visit our awards page.

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Planning & Infrastructure

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Key Contacts

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Claire Petricca-Riding

Partner

Carl Dyer

Partner

National Head of Planning

Nicola Gooch

Partner

Planning for an Aging Population

Recent Work

Testimonials & Client Feedback

We Work Nationally

Awards & Accreditations

Business News

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