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Cleaver Fulton Rankin

Planning & Environment

UK Guide 2026 : Northern Ireland

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Cleaver Fulton Rankin

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Planning & Environment - Northern Ireland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cleaver Fulton Rankin has a well established planning and environmental law practice with the skills and experience to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters. Its areas of expertise include judicial reviews, environmental due diligence, and planning applications and appeals. The team acts for an enviable list of clients including infrastructure, energy, mining, agricultural and residential development organisations. It also offers further expertise in ensuring regulatory compliance in major projects.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cleaver Fulton Rankin advised Ards & North Down Borough Council on a planning application to extend Ballystockart Quarry located outside Comber, County Down.

Strengths

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  • Cleaver Fulton Rankin is particularly pleasant to work with. The firm is competent and quick.

    Planning & Environment respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Karen Blair
    Karen Blair

    Karen Blair

    Karen Blair is chair and head of planning and environment at Cleaver Fulton Rankin. She advises local authorities and private clients across numerous sectors, including energy, infrastructure and mining, on major projects, redevelopment schemes, environmental due diligence and planning applications. Additionally, she has notable experience providing representation in judicial review proceedings and appeals against enforcement notices.

    • A very strong and experienced lawyer who adds value.

      Planning & Environment respondentUK
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  • Brendan Martyn
    Brendan Martyn

    Brendan Martyn

    Brendan Martyn regularly advises both public and private clients on planning and environmental matters. He has particular expertise assisting with abatement notice appeals, Section 76 agreements, acquisition due diligence, and judicial review proceedings.

    • Brendan Martyn is particularly able, hard-working and helpful.

      Planning & Environment respondentUK
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Northern Ireland

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