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Planning | UK Bar

Northern/North Eastern (Bar)

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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  1. Kings Chambers
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    Kings Chambers
    Planning
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    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. An interviewee comments: "Kings stands shoulder to shoulder with the other major planning sets in the country." Another source notes "In terms of planning matters, Kings can cover all issues."