UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire
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Walker Morris has a strong presence in Yorkshire and offers a full range of planning services. It frequently advises house builders on residential and mixed-use development and strategic land issues. It offers extensive expertise in contentious planning matters, including public inquiries, and also regularly handles compulsory purchase orders.
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Walker Morris provided strategic advice to Caddick in the promotion of a new settlement at Maltkiln, Harrogate.
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They provide an excellent quality of service, excellent knowledge of the area and exceptionally thorough and detailed advice.
Their customer service is excellent, the team is very reliable and quickly comes back. The best planning law firm in the region, they provide good value for money and are willing to talk about cost.
Walker Morris has an excellent reputation in this field and are renowned for their quality of work and proven success rate. They have a forensic approach which leaves no stone unturned.
I appreciate their attention to detail, willingness to talk through issues and identify solutions. They are always contactable and willing to discuss matters to ensure the right advice is provided.
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Richard Sagar acts for house builders on development consent orders, compulsory purchase order matters and Section 106 agreements. He is also noted for representing clients in judicial reviews and appeals.
Richard is an outstanding lawyer who I trust to give independent, commercially-minded advice.
Not only is his advice legally correct, but it is also couched in practicality, knowledge of the wider planning context and a firm understanding of the client's objectives.
Richard knows his profession inside-out, is extremely thorough and is forensic in getting to the heart of issues directly.
Chris Slater offers particular strength in Section 106 agreements, while also advising on the Community Infrastructure Levy and compulsory purchase orders.
Chris is a great lawyer and is best in class when dealing with complex Section 106 agreements.
He is thorough, diligent, commercially astute and also very pleasant to work with.
He has excellent planning knowledge and great understanding and provides really good advice.
Chris is good at keeping us informed and chasing progress from third parties on our behalf to keep things moving.
Lee Gordon advises on development consent and compulsory purchase orders relating to residential-led mixed-use developments and energy and transport infrastructure projects.
He always provides solid, commercial advice on planning-related legal matters.
Lee has a good all-round knowledge of the relevant planning issues.
Lee is extremely good, hands-on and has an eye for detail in delivering huge projects.
David Wood is a skilled adviser on urban redevelopment and regeneration matters, and projects in the infrastructure and energy sectors. He regularly handles Development Consent Orders and provides advice in relation to the Community Infrastructure Levy.
David is a fantastic lawyer who is very bright and has a lovely manner with clients.
David's advice is always clear and well explained, and he is a pleasure to work with.
Helen Robinson focuses on planning law as it pertains to highways, flooding and infrastructure projects, among other things. She has expertise in minerals and waste planning matters, judicial review and planning policy more generally.
Helen Robinson is a brilliant and helpful lawyer. She has the trust of central government and able to run complex, long-running cases.
Helen offers good, sound advice.
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