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Planning & Environment - Wales

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What the Team is Known For

Geldards has an expert planning group noted for its experience in commercial and residential development. The team offers a full range of planning services including Section 106 agreements, highways matters and compulsory purchase issues. It has additional strength in representing clients in planning appeals and judicial reviews.

Work Highlights

  • Geldards acted for Torfaen County Borough Council in negotiating and drafting a Section 106 agreement for a 900 home 47 housing association urban village at Mamhilad Park Estate.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Felgate
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Charles Felgate
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Charles Felgate acts for clients including local authorities and developers on planning matters such as compulsory purchases, development consent order issues and Section 106 agreements. He has considerable experience in judicial reviews, public inquiries and planning challenges.

Charles Felgate gives laser-sharp advice and quickly identifies the important points of even the most complex cases.

Charles is very astute, a very good tactician and great with the clients. He has great clarity of thought and terrific sense of humour. He is fantastic to have in a team.

No other solicitor in Cardiff is more knowledgeable about the Welsh planning system.

Charles is very knowledgeable, gives good advice and really understands how very complicated compulsory purchase orders work.

Charles is exceedingly helpful and knowledgeable.

Tomos Phillips
Tomos Phillips
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Tomos Phillips is an associate within the Geldards public law team. He frequently advises on both planning applications and compulsory purchase law, routinely acting for local authorities. He also possesses experience of handling Section 106 matters.

Tomos is efficient and measured.

Tomos is a very experienced and capable lawyer. If he's on job, it is reassuring for us.

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Charles Felgate
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Charles Felgate
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Tomos Phillips
Tomos Phillips
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