David Warman

David advises on all aspects of planning, compulsory purchase and highways law. His clients include property development and investment companies, sporting and educational institutions, high-net-worth individuals, charities, and local authorities.

He provides strategic advice on major and complex development projects and negotiates Section 106 agreements, including in respect of viability and affordable housing provisions, and related highways agreements.

David also represents clients on planning appeals, including public inquiries, as well as judicial review and statutory challenge proceedings in the High Court.

David frequently advises on heritage issues, the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations, planning enforcement matters, permitted development rights, Bio-Diversity Net Gain, and Environmental Impact Assessment matters.

His expertise extends to the compulsory purchase process and related compensation disputes, and he also advises landowners affected by Development Consent Orders and other infrastructure projects.

In addition, David provides planning due diligence to support property and corporate transactions. He works closely with the planning bar, planning consultants, architects, surveyors and other property professionals as part of multi-disciplinary client teams.

David qualified as a solicitor in 2002. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2025, he worked at the following firms:

Clarke Willmott

London Borough of Southwark

Richard Max & Co