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Commercial Planning Law

Navigating the planning system demands specialist legal expertise. Our planning lawyers advise developers, landowners, and commercial occupiers on planning applications, environmental impact assessments, planning appeals, and enforcement proceedings.

What We Cover

How We Can Help You

  • Planning application strategy and submissions
  • Environmental impact assessments and habitats regulations
  • Planning appeals — written representations, hearings, and inquiries
  • Judicial review of planning decisions
  • Development consent orders for nationally significant infrastructure
  • Enforcement notice defence

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Our Process

How We Work With You

01

Strategy

We assess the planning merits of your project and advise on the optimal route — permitted development, full planning application, or prior approval.

02

Application & Negotiation

We draft or review planning submissions, negotiate with the LPA on conditions and obligations, and manage the application process.

03

Appeal & Litigation

Where planning permission is refused, we mount appeals before the Planning Inspectorate and, where necessary, challenge decisions by judicial review.

FAQs

Common Questions

What is the difference between full planning and permitted development?

Permitted development rights allow certain works without a formal application. Full planning permission requires LPA approval. We advise on which route is available and most appropriate.

How long does a planning appeal take?

Written representations appeals typically take 6–9 months. Public inquiries for major applications can take 12–24 months.

Your Team

Meet the Specialists

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