LAWYER PROFILE

David Hardy

UK 2026

CMS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

Yorkshire

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David Hardy is a Partner in our planning practice, with over 25 years’ experience advising public and private sector clients on a range of planning issues. David specialises in contentious planning issues, environmental and compulsory purchase-related work and litigation and has appeared as advocate at more than 400 inquiries.

David has a particular interest and expertise in the renewable energy sector (including onshore wind, solar and biomass), but also advises clients across the full spectrum of planning issues including infrastructure, regeneration residential, commercial, built heritage, mines and minerals, waste and water and highways.

David is ranked as Band 1 Planning Solicitor in the Yorkshire and Humber Region by Chambers, and regularly lectures to planning organisations such as DLUHC, RICS, RTPI and RIBA.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - Yorkshire

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Hardy acts for retail, energy infrastructure and housing clients on a range of planning matters, including Section 106 agreements and enforcement notices. He also represents clients in planning appeals and judicial reviews.

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Strengths

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David Hardy constantly delivers with precision, focus and awareness of the clients' needs.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
David is top drawer; his intellect, understanding and empathy means he sees the bigger picture and frames his advice accordingly. I have the utmost respect for David personally and professionally.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession