Planning law is undergoing considerable change
not least in relation to the issue of climate change; technical
up-to-date expertise is an ongoing requirement. Our Planning team
is a highly specialised group with in depth knowledge of the
workings of local planning authorities and we understand the
political dimensions of the system so as to obtain the best
results.
The team advises on all aspects of town and country planning
matters. We also provide expertise in sustainable development
techniques and achieving carbon neutral development, minerals and
waste issues, compulsory purchase, as well as advising on High
Court appeals and judicial review.
Our planning services include:
- development work
- drafting and negotiating s106, s38, s278 and all other planning
related agreements
- making and submitting planning applications and supporting
planning statements
- negotiating with planning officers
- drafting and agreeing green travel plans and carbon emission
reduction strategies
- waste local management licenses
- particular expertise with recycling centres
- sustainable waste management
- reduced carbon or carbon neutral development
- renewable energy strategies
- recycling strategies.
