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Clarke Willmott LLP

Planning & Environment

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Clarke Willmott LLP

Rankings

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Planning & Environment - South West

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Clarke Willmott provides integrated planning and environmental law services, advising house builders, landowners, public bodies and agricultural clients. The team is known for its work on major residential and urban extension projects, including judicial reviews, inquiries, compulsory purchase and development consent orders. It also has strong expertise in environmental compliance, waste management and contaminated land issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clarke Willmott acted for Clinton Devon Estates in relation to an application to de-register, exchange and carry out works on common land.

Strengths

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  • Clarke Wilmott has an exceptional team with the ability to think through difficult problems

    Planning & Environment respondentUK

  • Clarke Willmott gives accessible, sound and responsive advice.

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  • The firm works efficiently and effectively, and its advice is robust.

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  • Clarke Willmott has a wide range of experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Caroline Waller
    Caroline Waller

    Caroline Waller

    Caroline Waller has considerable expertise acting for landowners, local authorities and developers in relation to planning issues arising from residential and mixed-use developments. She advises clients on a range of matters such as judicial reviews and appeals, as well as Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.

    • Caroline runs a good team and delivers a good service.

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    • I cannot rate Caroline highly enough; she is a real asset to Clarke Willmott.

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    • Caroline is pragmatic and solution-driven.

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  • Chris Charlton
    Chris Charlton

    Chris Charlton

    Chris Charlton specialises in acting for developers, local authorities and landowners on large-scale urban extensions and residential and mixed-use developments. He is also experienced in advising clients on inquiries and planning issues such as Section 106 agreements.

    • Chris has great experience and knowledge of his area of practice. He's very approachable and a pleasure to work with.

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    • Chris Charlton gives excellent advice and is responsive.

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  • Jade Lyus
    Jade Lyus

    Jade Lyus

    Jade Lyus has a growing planning practice covering areas such as Section 106 agreements and planning appeals.

    • Jade is always quick to respond and provides clear, concise and commercial advice.

      Planning & Environment respondentUK

    • Jade Lyus has an excellent level of knowledge.

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