Planning

Acting for a range of clients including developers, landowners, investors, public authorities and private individuals, our Planning practice offers a wealth of City experience, providing high-quality, commercially focused advice and exceptional client service.

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We have a proven track record of advising on matters including large-scale, mixed-use development projects, residential schemes, iconic City offices, retail development and real estate transactions.

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We offer a full range of planning law services, including:

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• Negotiating and drafting planning obligations (section 106 agreements), planning conditions and highway agreements (section 278 and 38 agreements)
• Legal audits of planning applications, including environmental statements
• Advice relating to rights of way and highways, including stopping-up and diversion applications
• Advising on applications to modify permissions (section 73 and section 96A applications)
• Conducting planning due diligence in relation to acquisitions or lettings
• Advising on planning provisions in sale and purchase agreements, agreements for lease and options
• Advising on certificates of lawfulness, changes of use and permitted development rights
• Advising on the Community Infrastructure Levy
• Advising on planning appeals, enforcement and judicial review claims