Planning applications and appeals advice
Whether you are a homeowner looking to extend your property, or a developer interested in a large commercial project, the planning process will be central to your plans and can mean the start or the end of a project.
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Planning law advice – how we can help
The planning system is complex and due to the ever-changing laws in the UK, obtaining specialist legal advice can be the difference between a successful or unsuccessful development project.
At Nelsons, our team of expert planning law solicitors can advise on all aspects of the planning process, including:
- Strategic advice on making complex/significant planning applications
- Commercial/major planning appeals
- Assessment of development potential
- Planning due diligence
- Local plan matters
- Access and highway matters, including public rights of way
- Environmental issues, including environmental impact assessment
- Listed building matters
- Tree preservation orders
- Commercial/major planning objections and representations
- Section 106 (Town and Country Planning Act 1990) Planning Obligations (Agreements and Undertakings)
- Lawful development certificates and permitted development
- High Court planning challenges
- Commercial/major enforcement issues
- Compulsory purchase
Our team provide an expert and comprehensive planning law service, advising individuals, developers, landowners and local authorities on small to large-scale developments across the UK.
Our planning law service is also supported by our expert Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Services and Residential Conveyancing teams.