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Tom Alder deals with a broad range of planning issues, focusing his expertise on the housebuilding sector.
Tom Alder
UK Guide 2026
Band 2 : Planning & Environment
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Tom Alder
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Tom is an experienced planning lawyer who deals with a wide range of planning issues, both contentious and non-contentious, on behalf of developer clients, acting on a national basis for a number. Tom’s key focus is the house-building sector (both market and retirement sector), advising in respect of residential or residential-led mixed-use schemes. He also has considerable experience in contentious planning work, representing clients in planning appeals and High Court legal challenges.
Additionally, Tom is responsible for a niche practice advising ports and marinas in respect of operational agreements and statutory consents.
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Tom has a good level of service, is responsive and on the ball, and displays a good level of awareness and sophistication in planning matters.
Tom is an exceptional senior adviser for us across the planning and environmental sectors. He has deep industry expertise, high service level and a focus on delivery.
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Tom Alder is my go-to for anything planning related.
Tom has a good level of service, is responsive and on the ball, and displays a good level of awareness and sophistication in planning matters.
Tom is an exceptional senior adviser for us across the planning and environmental sectors. He has deep industry expertise, high service level and a focus on delivery.
Tom Alder is my go-to for anything planning related.
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The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill receives Royal Assent
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