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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