Planning

A bungled planning process can doom a project from the start and the chances are it will run into snags that drive costs up and profits down.

When embarking on any new project, either as a homeowner or a business, you need reliable and cost-effective legal advice to give you the best chance of achieving your objectives.

We have specialists who understand the intricacies of planning protocol relating to all sectors including agriculture, leisure, retail and mining. And of course, our friendly approach and personal attention come as standard.

The Legal 500 hails our ‘excellent service’ in planning, and notes that we’ve acted in the development of the UK’s largest eco-town – near St Austell in Cornwall - and the largest tin mine in the West of England.

As a fully engaged partner in your scheme, we can provide tailored insights on everything from applications and appeals, to Section 106 agreements, enforcements, judicial reviews, strategic planning and more.

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David Corsellis

Partner

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David is a Partner and heads up the firm's Planning Team. He qualified in the City of London in 1990. Since then he has specialised in town and country planning law. He has particular expertise with complex legal agreements, judicial review, enforcement, housing, retail and telecommunications.

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Ian Lamond

Partner

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Ian is a Member of the Law Society's Planning Panel. He is also leads the firm's Environment team. He has particular experience of the mining and waste industries.

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Sarah-Jane Williams

Solicitor

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Sarah-Jane joined the firm in 2008 as a trainee and joined the Planning & Environment team upon qualification in 2010. As part of her training she spent 18 months in the planning department where she assisted with Planning Inquiries, enforcement proceedings and general planning advice.

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Chris Tofts

Associate

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Chris is a planning associate within the Commercial Property team in Truro with a wide range and depth of planning experience, covering all matters from managing applications for very large mineral sites to dealing with enforcement notices in respect of residential development.

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Kirstie Apps

Associate

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Kirstie is an Associate Solicitor and has recently joined the firm from Tozers LLP. She has extensive experience in the caravan park industry dealing with contentious matters arising on caravan parks, usually between park owner and customer but also in relation to site licensing and planning issues where she will continue to develop her knowledge in these areas.

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Ian Waite

Consultant

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Ian Waite was senior partner of the firm for over 20 years, becoming a consultant in 1990. He is a member of the Law Society Planning Panel, and for many years specialised in mineral planning, acting for many national companies.

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Stephens Scown LLP’s ‘extremely good’ team is advising in relation to the UK’s largest eco-town development, the largest tin mine in the West of England, and several major land acquisitions.

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