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Our planning work covers:

  • acting for commercial property owners, investors and developers including housebuilders in planning applications, negotiating consents and appeals
  • major development projects, urban renewal, retail and leisure schemes
  • section 106 agreements and other related planning and infrastructure agreements, particularly on affordable housing and green travel plans
  • licensed premises, pub operators, restauranteurs in extensions of hours, changes of use, enforcement issues and other associated matters
  • preparation and advocacy at local planning inquiries and hearings
  • listed buildings and conservation areas
  • minerals and waste issues
  • compulsory purchase issues
  • enforcement issues, including breach of condition notices, enforcement notice appeals and stop notices
  • acting for third party objectors against proposed developments including judicial review and representing third parties at planning inquiries
  • acting in connection with High Court challenges under s288 or s289 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
  • submitting planning applications of all types
  • day to day enquiries concerning all aspects of development work.
For further information about our services contact Guthrie McGruer on 01865 254287 or guthrie.mcgruer@bllaw.co.uk.