Typical planning work
- Strategy for planning applications and objections.
- Appeals to the Planning Inspectorate after a refusal.
- Responding to enforcement notices and stop notices.
- Section 106 agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy.
- Listed building consent and conservation area issues.
- Judicial review of planning decisions.
Act quickly
Planning appeals and challenges have strict deadlines. Some must be brought within six weeks of a decision. If you receive an enforcement notice, take advice immediately.
Questions to ask a planning law solicitor
- How many cases like mine have you handled recently, and who will do the work day to day?
- How do you charge (hourly, flat fee or contingency), and what will the total be, including expenses?
- What are the main stages, risks and likely timescale?
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a solicitor for a planning application?
Most householder applications do not need a solicitor. Legal advice is more useful for larger developments, appeals, enforcement or section 106 agreements.
What is a section 106 agreement?
It is a legal agreement between a developer and the local planning authority that sets out obligations, such as affordable housing or contributions to infrastructure, as a condition of planning permission.