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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.

Star Individuals

  1. Paul G. Tucker KC
    Paul G. Tucker KC Kings Chambers
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Band 1

  1. David Manley KC
    David Manley KC Kings Chambers
  2. Giles Cannock KC
    Giles Cannock KC Kings Chambers
  3. Sarah Reid KCKings Chambers
  4. Vincent Fraser KCKings Chambers

New Silks

  1. Ruth Stockley KC
    Ruth Stockley KC Kings Chambers

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Band 1

  1. Kings Chambers
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    Kings Chambers
    Planning
    2025 | Band 1 |

    Kings Chambers remains the pre-eminent set for planning expertise in the North of England and attracts a wealth of praise from instructing solicitors. Barristers at the set handle complex planning appeals and inquiries and are adept at acting for both appellants and local planning authorities. Members of Kings Chambers handle everything from objections to residential developments to compulsory purchase matters and listed building issues. Notable recent instructions include East Quayside 12 LLP v Newcastle CC & Secretary of State, a judicial review into a grant of planning permission for a 289 flat apartment scheme in Newcastle City centre. A source comments: "You can always rely on Kings Chambers no matter what the issue."

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