Planning

Known in the region for its residential development work, often acting for house builders. Also advises a wide variety of other clients such as higher education bodies and government authorities. Often acts on judicial reviews and inquiries as well as compulsory purchase, development consent orders and Community Infrastructure Levy matters. Further experience dealing with sizeable urban extension schemes.

A source highlights that the team is "extremely responsive" and goes on to note: "They have been absolutely excellent for planning legal matters in the South West marketplace."

"My impression of the planning team is one of excellence," remarks another.

Provided counsel to New Community Partners on a development project to create a new town at Cranbrook. The community would consist of 7,500 properties as well as a railway station and other infrastructures.

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 Waller is absolutely first-class in every regard."

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 advising clients on inquiries and planning issues such as Section 106 agreements.

Head of the national planning team Neil Baker receives praise for his experience acting in relation to regeneration schemes as well as major residential and commercial development projects. He supports clients on infrastructure agreements and planning hearings, among other issues.
"One of his strengths is that he offers uncomplicated commercial advice." "Offers specialised legal advice in case law and Section 106 matters."