Planning & Environment

A 'strong team' which provides 'market-leading strategic assistance' - Legal 500 2011

"They provide a consistently high level of service and advice". - Chambers 2011

With its wide-ranging experience on retail matters, from stand alone stores to regeneration projects, the planning team's aim is to make the process from inception to planning consent and beyond as smooth as possible. It is renowned for its proactive approach in situations where retailers often face tight deadlines and speed of response is crucial.

The team regularly offers advice to retailers on the following:

• Planning Policy - advice on how national, regional and local policy might affect plans for development
• Planning Applications - advice and assistance in entering into section 106 and 278 agreements, appeals and judicial review
• Planning Problems - our clients often use us to resolve various planning and related problems, enforcement issues, compulsory purchase matters and environmental concerns

Contact: Chris Charlton, Neil Baker