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:
- Strategic advice on making complex/significant planning applications
- Commercial/major planning appeals
- Assessment of development potential
- Planning due diligence
- Local plan matters
- Access and highways 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, Construction, Corporate Services and Residential Conveyancing teams.