UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire
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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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Eversheds Sutherland offers a full-service planning practice with a national reach and strong client list. The team has specialist expertise in a variety of areas, including infrastructure planning, renewables and minerals matters. It is also experienced in handling matters relating to brownfield development and town centre regeneration, as well as issues affecting the retail sector.
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Eversheds Sutherland advised Theakston Land on all aspects of its planning appeal for its Sniperley Park, Durham urban extension site.
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They provide pragmatic advice that enables us to make informed strategic decisions. They have availability for urgent meetings and requests and give clear, concise advice that is easy to understand.
They're subject matter experts who can explain and navigate complex issues in a straightforward and user-friendly manner.
They have a proven track record and breadth of experience, quickly get to the root of the issue, and are well balanced.
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Teresa Hitchcock has expertise in environmental law, particularly contaminated land, nuisance disputes, regeneration projects and climate change. She holds advisory and leadership roles in sustainability-focused academic and research initiatives.
Teresa has a tremendous reputation.
Peter Nesbit advises clients from the energy, retail and education sectors on planning applications for regeneration projects. He also acts for developers on residential development projects, including those on brownfield sites.
He provides amazing client service and is incredibly patient and client-friendly.
Peter is very approachable; he's clear and concise when talking through issues.
I enjoy working with Peter as he understands what I need to manage risk and expectations, and how to navigate often complex issues to a suitable and protected position.
Roddy Macdonald acts for retail clients and house builders on planning permission applications, including advice on related infrastructure issues.
Roddy does quite a bit of DCO work and seems very on top of things.
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