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Planning

Our planning team advises and represents landowners, developers and public authorities in relation to all aspects of planning law, policy and procedures.

We act for developers and local authorities at planning appeals, enforcement proceedings and at Core Strategy Examinations.  Advocacy is a specialism and is undertaken at Public Inquiries throughout the country.  We also have considerable experience in relation to very major Inquiries co-ordinating both the legal team and witnesses.  The team is also active in High Court planning litigation including Judicial Review applications, as well as advising on all aspects of Compulsory Purchase Orders, including compensation and References to the Lands Tribunal.


Planning

We can advise you on...

  • Advocacy at all forms of Public Inquiries and Hearings including planning appeals, Enforcement Proceedings, Compulsory Purchase Inquiries and Highways Inquiries.
  • Co-ordinating and managing teams in relation to major projects and Inquiries including advising on the appointment of professional witnesses and consultants.
  • All forms of planning litigation including High Court challenges and applications for Judicial Review.
  • Making representations on the contents of emerging Development Plans and appearing at Core Strategy Examinations to represent landowners and developers.
  • The conduct of planning appeals by written representations.
  • Preparation and submission of planning applications and Environmental Assessments and negotiation of planning consents with local authorities undertaking legal reviews of Environmental Assessments.
  • The preparation and negotiation of legal agreements and obligations with public authorities including those made under the Planning and Highways Acts.
  • Advising on Compulsory Purchase procedures and objections to Compulsory Purchase orders, compensation and the conduct of proceedings in the Lands Tribunal.

Planning

We have recently undertaken a major Public Inquiry and High Court case in relation to a large residential and mixed use scheme in Newmarket on behalf of Lord Derby.  We have advised J Sainsbury's in relation to Judicial Review proceedings, and are also currently acting for Zurich Assurance Limited and Threadneedle Properties Limited in a High Court Judicial Review matter.


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"They are polite and helpful, and they go the extra mile." – Chambers UK 2011.

"Lawrence Graham LLP’s knowledgeable team is well regarded, and its ‘strength in depth and value for money is demonstrated in results rather than costs’." – The Legal 500,  2011.

"LG's planning team has a strong reputation for planning inquiry work." – Chambers UK.

 


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Trevor Blaney
Partner, Head of Planning Team
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