Planning
Forward thinking advice for developers
What is involved?
Commercial development projects involve a wide range of planning issues. We understand that you want to get on with things quickly and will navigate you through the process in the most commercially effective way.
Our Planners, Planning and Environmental lawyers can help you with planning applications, Local Plans and appeals, major development projects and urban renewal, and compulsory purchase and compensation. From listed buildings to affordable housing, our experienced and pragmatic Planners and solicitors have got it covered.
You can also trust us for expert advice on highways law (including road closures and diversions), Section 106 and related planning and infrastructure agreements, and negotiations with planning authorities.
We regularly work with commercial property owners, investors and developers including house builders, numerous housing associations, as well as local authorities and other public sector bodies.
Why choose Freeths?
- Our commercially-minded team includes specialist planning lawyers and chartered town planners
- We have extensive local government and private sector experience, giving us in-depth knowledge
- You will benefit from ongoing advice and recommendations about complicated changes in the law
- We can help with enforcement issues such as breach of condition/stop notices or related appeals
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Planning and related environmental issues are often highly complex, and this is where our holistic approach really comes into its own. You can rely on our expert team take a 360° view of your development proposal. We can assist you with minerals and waste issues, contaminated land liabilities or conservation areas.
Our Retail team is also on hand to assist with Retail Impact Assessment and retail and leisure schemes.
There will undoubtedly be a long list of issues to deal with along the way, from national and local planning policies to environmental impact and sustainability. Our practical, commercially-minded service is designed to take on as many or as few of those as you want, expertly and cost efficiently. Call our Planning team now to see how we can help you.
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Key contacts
Paul Brailsford
Partner, National Head of Planning & Environment
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Contact Us
Planning Lawyers
Mitchell Ball
Partner
0345 077 9675
Paul Brailsford
Partner
0345 050 3676
Robert Bruce
Partner
0345 128 6958
Mark Harris
Partner
0345 404 4102
Alison Ogley
Partner
0345 030 5859
Mark Bassett
Director
0345 030 5748
Ben Derrington
Director
0345 030 5855
Louise Burnett
Managing Associate
0345 050 3674
Jennifer Roe
Managing Associate
0345 404 1735
Polly Wisner
Managing Associate
0345 050 3682
Rachel Clack
Senior Associate
0345 272 5720
Emma Conwell
Senior Associate
0345 073 8396
Beth Evans
Senior Associate
0345 166 6281
Stephanie Gozney
Senior Associate
0345 166 6293
Daniel Hyde
Senior Associate
0345 050 3250
Liz Young
Senior Associate
0345 050 3677
David Bowes
Associate
0345 030 5729
Edward Peel
Associate
0345 030 5824
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- Secured planning permission for a new food store on a controversial greenfield site in Malmesbury, Wiltshire which was located outside of the town, adjacent to listed buildings and within the Conservation Area, advising on retail planning and Environmental Impact Assessment issues; strategy and third party objectors.
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Freeths are a leading national law firm with 13 offices across the UK. If you have a query about our services or just want to find out more, why not give us a call?
Contact: 03301 001 014