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Planning Lawyers
Our specialist planning lawyers excel in providing comprehensive planning advice and support across all aspects of development projects.
We offer strategic guidance from the very outset of a development project to ensure that you can effectively navigate the complexities of the planning process with confidence.
Planning is an area of high political interest, frequently subject to amendments by successive governments and ministers. This ever-evolving landscape can present numerous challenges — which is why our team constantly works to keep up with the latest legal developments and keep you informed.
We develop pragmatic and commercially viable strategies to achieve your objectives. By acting as a trusted partner with deep sector understanding, we provide tailored and effective commercial solutions that address your specific needs and circumstances.
Our extensive range of planning law services covers everything from strategic legal advice to complex planning agreements, large-scale infrastructure projects, planning appeals, Judicial Reviews, Compulsory Purchase Orders and advice on planning matters in relation to heritage and conservation.
Our diverse and extensive client base includes local authorities, developers, utilities providers, institutional lenders and landowners across a wide range of sectors, including regeneration, housing, retail, industry and infrastructure.
We're proud to act for the likes of Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Cheshire West & Chester Council, Jigsaw Homes, TJ Morris, Cube Homes and Magenta Living.
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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Acted for the Council in securing a compulsory purchase order for the acquisition of a dilapidated listed building in key city centre location.
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