Planning
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(01273) 329833About
Provided by DMH Stallard LLP
DMH Stallard’s Planning and Environment Group is unique in the region, comprising a large, multi-disciplinary team of experienced property lawyers and planning consultants.
Our large team advises on the widest possible range of planning matters. Our expertise includes site promotion through the local planning process through to Section 106 agreements for public and private clients, acting for both claimants and defendants in planning litigation, advising major housebuilders on highways and infrastructure agreements, and advising on the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Whilst we advise on a significant number of new developments we have also developed a particular specialism in heritage, representing the owners of listed buildings and advising on common land, village greens, assets of community value and coastal access rights.
Chambers Review
DMH Stallard has a skilled team with impressive experience in residential and leisure development for clients including local authorities, private individuals and a number of leading house builders. The team regularly handles public inquiries relating to a broad range of issues, including village greens and rights of way. The firm frequently assists clients with Section 106 agreements, as well as various infrastructure and highways matters.
Work Highlights
- DMH Stallard assisted Wealden and Rother Councils Joint Legal Services on Section 106 agreements, including for a regeneration scheme involving a mixed-use leisure and residential development.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DMH Stallard has a wide range of knowledge across the firm."
"The team are thorough and concise."
"DMH Stallard are adaptable and agile to overcome the many obstacles that appear in the planning journey of each project."
"DMH Stallard has a wide range of knowledge across the firm."
"The team are thorough and concise."
"DMH Stallard are adaptable and agile to overcome the many obstacles that appear in the planning journey of each project."
Notable Practitioners
Heidi Copland is highly regarded for her expertise in acting for clients in both the public and private sectors. She frequently represents residential developers, local authorities and landowners in matters including Section 106 agreements, judicial reviews and complex regeneration schemes.
Chloe Karamian advises local authorities, house builders and private individuals on issues such as complex Section 106 agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy, as well as supporting on contentious planning matters such as judicial review.
"Chloe is great to work with, very professional and can be contacted to discuss any matter."
Ranked Lawyers at
DMH Stallard LLP
The South
Industries
Provided by DMH Stallard LLP
Construction
Landowners
Local Government
Regeneration
Residential developers
Social Housing
Sport and Leisure