Contact number
(01179) 182000About
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
Our Planning team is an integral part of DAC Beachcroft's wider Real Estate practice which provides a multi-disciplinary service to UK and overseas organisations whose property assets are at the heart of their business. With over 135 lawyers we have one of the UK's largest dedicated Real Estate practices. We are ranked in "The Lawyer's" top ten real estate lawyers.
Christopher Stanwell leads the national planning team, supported in the South West by Anne Harrison as a Legal Director. In the South West we are best known for our market leading residential practice which represents the top 12 housebuilders in the country.
In addition we advise commercial developers, national retailers and several NHS Trusts.
Our range of work includes: Section 106 and Section 38 agreements, on CIL issues, CPOs, , flood risk management advice and highway agreements.
Chambers Review
DAC Beachcroft's planning team has a strong house builder practice. The team regularly advises on Section 106 agreements for residential developments and assists with consents for infrastructure projects. The firm also works with public sector clients on redevelopment and highways issues. It regularly works with NHS trusts and other healthcare providers.
Work Highlights
- DAC Beachcroft advised Blackburn and Darwen Council on an enforcement appeal relating to a piece of land that had been closed by a developer after being designated an asset of community value.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DAC Beachcroft demonstrate an efficient way of managing complex changes to Section 106 agreements and they provide clear legal advice."
"DAC Beachcroft present professional and expert advice."
"DAC Beachcroft demonstrate an efficient way of managing complex changes to Section 106 agreements and they provide clear legal advice."
"DAC Beachcroft present professional and expert advice."
Notable Practitioners
Anne Harrison is highlighted for her deep expertise in relation to planning and environmental issues, including Section 106 agreements for residential schemes, planning appeals and the Community Infrastructure Levy. She advises private and public sector clients such as local authorities, residential developers and NHS bodies.
"Anne is very easy to work with, provides clear advice and understands the importance of maintaining commercial viability."
Ranked Lawyers at
DAC Beachcroft LLP
South West
Clients
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
Barratt/David Wilson
Bellway
Crest Nicholson
Deeley Freed Estates
Land Securities
NHS Trusts
Persimmon
Taylor Wimpey
Zurich