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This section covers the area of law relating to the processes of planning applications for the development, construction or change of use of a building or buildings; compulsory purchase orders (CPO); and s106 agreements.  

The work in this section can be contentious – for example, judicial reviews, inquiries and appeals; and non-contentious – for example, planning and CPO strategies relating to development projects and urban regeneration schemes. 

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Band 1
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    Pinsent Masons
    Planning
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Pinsent Masons provides an outstanding full-service planning offering with national capabilities, advising landowners, developers and public sector clients. It also acts for clients in the education sector. The team offers extensive expertise in regeneration and infrastructure projects, including related compulsory purchase and development consent orders, with additional experience representing clients in judicial reviews and planning appeals.
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  2. Eversheds Sutherland
    Planning
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Shoosmiths LLP
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    Shoosmiths LLP
    Planning
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Shoosmiths houses a respected planning team with a strong residential and mixed-use development offering. It regularly handles compulsory purchase and land assembly matters, as well as highway issues. The team has an enviable national client base including developers, retailers and local authorities.
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  2. Winckworth Sherwood
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    Winckworth Sherwood
    Planning
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Winckworth Sherwood has a respected planning practice regularly advising house builders and local authorities. The lawyers provide experience in a wide range of planning issues, including those relating to urban extensions and residential developments. The team also has a wealth of experience in the planning aspects of mixed-use developments, as well as compulsory purchase and matters involving assets of community value.
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Band 3
  1. Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Planning
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Addleshaw Goddard advised Miller Developments on the next phase of a major mixed-use development scheme known as Omega, Warrington. This involved assisting the client on the planning application, liaising with the local planning authority and pulling together the expert witness team.
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    Gateley Legal
    Planning
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Gateley Legal's Manchester-based practice advises on the full gamut of planning matters. The lawyers are experienced in assisting with sizeable infrastructure, regeneration and redevelopment schemes, along with retail and renewable energy projects. The team also has an established compulsory purchase and compensation offering, and assists a number of major house builders with planning matters.
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