Planning

Planning has always been a complicated area of the law that is continually changing. Over the past few years, policy guidance has been revisited, revised and reissued.

More bodies than ever now have a say in how land is used, in town or country – the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly, the elected Mayor and Assembly for London, to name a few. The latest changes have introduced complex new concepts like Local Development Orders, and overlapping appeal jurisdiction.

How can we help?

Our specialist planning team has experience on all aspects of the law, policy and strategy on town and country planning. We can deal with planning applications and appeals, conservation, local development frameworks and informal hearings.

We've worked with property developers, occupiers, and investors, as well as local authorities, amenity groups and individuals. Our services range from advice to advocacy, out-of-court negotiation to representation.

Our planning services

• Advice on planning applications and supporting information including environmental impact assessments
• Negotiating and settling infrastructure agreements relating to planning, highways and utilities
• Representation at planning and development plan public inquiries and in the courts
• Advocacy at informal hearings into appeals
• General advice from tree preservation orders to shopping centres
• Enforcement notice appeals