Department profile
Eversheds Sutherland

Planning & Environment

UK Guide 2026 : Wales


Eversheds Sutherland

About

Provided by Eversheds Sutherland

We have one of the largest planning and infrastructure consenting teams in the UK. We have the capability and depth to handle every aspect of the consenting and compliance regime, including obtaining and amending development consent orders, advising on planning strategy for projects promoted under the Town and Country Planning Act, environmental impact assessment review, compulsory purchase orders and large scale land assembly, judicial reviews and legal challenges, complex s106 and infrastructure agreements, planning due diligence, and ongoing portfolio management.

Major strategic real estate, planning and infrastructure projects can throw up legal problems as complex and substantial as the schemes themselves. We are at the forefront of this work, and as regulations and environmental challenges continue to evolve, we help clients stay ahead of developments.

Our planning lawyers have extensive experience in the strategic, procedural, tactical and legal aspects of securing planning consent, permits or compensation for landowners and developers as rapidly as possible and in the most cost-effective manner. Our aim is to be at the forefront of new developments in property planning law, policy and practice. Our market experience includes the consenting of energy and nationally significant infrastructure projects, renewables, major regeneration schemes, town and country planning and highways. We also have a dedicated team of compulsory purchase practitioners.

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Planning & Environment - Wales

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland has a noted Welsh planning practice with extensive national resources to call upon. The team is well-versed in the planning requirements for wind farms and other renewable energy schemes such as solar power projects. The team also regularly works with house builders and other developers on the planning aspects of residential, mixed-use and commercial developments. It possesses further expertise in transport, and is equipped to handle compulsory purchase work and highways matters.

Notable practitioners

Gareth Davies is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland acted on planning matters for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water in relation to the Cwm Taf Water Supply Project.

Strengths

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  • Eversheds acts for a wide range of developers, so it has a broad knowledge base.

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  • Eversheds Sutherland is attentive to the client's needs and requirements.

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  • Eversheds strengths are its knowledge, experience, approachability and ability to explain matters in everyday language.

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  • The department has experience, knowledge and expertise in the energy sector. The team's understanding of planning policy and case law in this sector has helped significantly on projects.

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