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.
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:
- Planning applications
- Planning appeals
- Assessment of development potential
- Access and highways
- Environmental issues
- Change of use
- Listed building consent
- Planning objections
- Section 106 (Town and Country Planning Act 1990) obligations
- Planning contravention notices
- Lawful Development Certificates
- Appeals and judicial review, including advocacy at public inquiries
- Appearing at planning committees
- Enforcement issues
- Compulsory purchase
- Public rights of way
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, Construction, Corporate Services and Residential Conveyancing teams.