It goes without saying that it is important to obtain precise legal advice, but never has this been more important than with our current planning system.
The subjects on which we are frequently instructed to advise include; site appraisal and Local Plan/Local Development Framework representations; planning applications and advice on changes of use, permitted development and implementation; planning objections; representation at planning committee meetings; complaints to the Ombudsman; planning conditions and how they they can be appealed or varied; negotiating, drafting and applying to vary or discharge s.106 agreements; advice on all aspects of planning obligations and affordable housing; advice and representation on planning appeals, appeals to the High Court and Judicial Review; defending enforcement action and criminal prosecutions; certificates of lawfulness and immunity from enforcement; all aspects of
Compulsory Purchase Orders; Environmental Impact Assessment; Listed Buildings applications, appeals and enforcement; advice, applications, appeals and prosecutions relating to Tree Preservation Orders; Public Rights of Way Modification, Diversion and Extinguishment orders.
Our clients include local, regional and national companies and organisations all of whom we provide with a high-quality service tailored to individual needs irrespective of geographical location. We have a flexible, distance-no-object approach to site visits, meetings and hearings to ensure our charges are competitive wherever our clients are based.
Whatever the circumstances of your case we will know how to deal with it to ensure you are best placed to achieve the desired outcome.
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