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Michelmores LLP

Planning & Environment

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Michelmores LLP

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Planning & Environment - South West

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Michelmores' South West planning and environment team is widely recognised for its deep expertise across both private and public sectors, particularly in complex infrastructure, renewable energy and environmental planning matters. Known for its leadership in areas like natural capital, nutrient neutrality and strategic development, the team regularly advises on nationally significant projects and provides thought leadership across the planning industry.

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Work Highlights

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  • Michelmores acted for Dorset Council on the compulsory purchase order of land on either side of Dinah's Hollow on the C13 in Melbury Abbas, Dorset.

Strengths

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  • Michelmores is experienced and commercially minded.

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  • Michelmores is very able to support with complex matters, it has specialists in various sectors that assist with and contribute to complex projects.

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  • Michelmores has expertise, local knowledge and understanding.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Fergus Charlton
    Fergus Charlton

    Fergus Charlton

    Fergus Charlton acts for residential developers, social housing providers and extractive industries clients. He advises in relation to the renewable energy, retail and housing sectors on strategic planning issues including compulsory purchase and infrastructure agreements.

    • Fergus always proactively sees the bigger picture, and his advice is provided in an approachable way.

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  • Helen Hutton
    Helen Hutton

    Helen Hutton

    Helen Hutton advises on planning agreements, applications and appeals, as well as judicial review and other court and enforcement actions. Her clients include landowners, developers, non-profits and corporations.

    • Helen provides an amazingly focused, high-quality service to our clients. She is a rare combination of great intellectual ability, discipline and practicality.

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