Planning & Environment
UK Guide 2025 : Wales
Band 1
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(029) 2023 8239Chambers Review
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 urban village at Mamhilad Park Estate.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The experienced legal team at Geldards gives us reassurance that we've got the right set up to run a project. They break things down in a way that works for us."
"The firm has a breadth of experience and provides very detailed advice."
"The experienced legal team at Geldards gives us reassurance that we've got the right set up to run a project. They break things down in a way that works for us."
"The firm has a breadth of experience and provides very detailed advice."
Notable Practitioners
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 brings a high level of academic rigor to his cases."
"Charles is a very thorough individual who knows his stuff inside out."
"Charles is very straight and to the point - he really explains things very well."
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 very bright and nothing fazes him in terms of difficult problems. He handles cases strategically and is very hands-on and creative."
Ranked Lawyers at
Geldards LLP
Wales