Planning
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 1
Email address
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(0118) 951 6800About
Provided by Blandy & Blandy
Arguably the most established specialist team in the Thames Valley and ranked nationally. Advises in relation to strategic planning and land opportunities, nature conservation and built heritage, major residential and mixed use developments, highways, planning permissions, obligations and appeals and enforcement.
Chambers Review
Blandy & Blandy has an estimable regional practice acting for clients such as local authorities and residential developers, as well as sizeable landowners. The firm advises on a range of planning matters, from planning applications and Section 106 agreements to objections and public inquiries. The team regularly handles residential developments, mixed-use developments and highways matters.
Work Highlights
- Blandy & Blandy assisted Cove Construction with the drafting and negotiation of a Section 106 agreement in connection with a proposed development for 37 dwellings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Blandy & Blandy have the range of skills and abilities needed to undertake tricky instructions."
"I have always found Blandy & Blandy to adopt a rigorous, evidence-led approach to complex planning matters. The work is delivered with the same care and attention from different team members."
"Blandy & Blandy's service level is second to none. You get an extremely quick response and the lawyers are very attentive with all matters."
"Blandy & Blandy is the first organisation I approach for complex planning matters."
"The lawyers at Blandy & Blandy have the range of skills and abilities needed to undertake tricky instructions."
"I have always found Blandy & Blandy to adopt a rigorous, evidence-led approach to complex planning matters. The work is delivered with the same care and attention from different team members."
"Blandy & Blandy's service level is second to none. You get an extremely quick response and the lawyers are very attentive with all matters."
"Blandy & Blandy is the first organisation I approach for complex planning matters."
Notable Practitioners
Karen Jones is widely recognised as a leading lawyer in the Thames Valley. She advises clients such as property investment companies, developers and private individuals on the full span of strategic planning and development. She also supports clients on matters including Section 106 and infrastructure agreements, certificates of lawfulness and enforcement matters.
"Karen is very responsive and dedicated to instructions, providing in-depth thoughts and well-reasoned advice"
"Karen is straightforward and first class with her advice."
"Karen Jones is a leading planning solicitor for good reason. She's very good at taking complex matters and describing them in as simple terms as possible - an underrated yet crucial skill."
"Karen is empathetic, cool under pressure, organised and motivated to really understand the complete issue and what it means for her client on a personal level."
Sabah Siddiq brings deep expertise in local authority planning regulation to bear for her clients. She represents private landowners and commercial developers in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including enforcement, Section 106 and related applications, and Community Infrastructure Levy disputes.
"Sabah is super to work with as she is very approachable and friendly. She always delivers on client instructions within the indicated timeframe."
"Sabah is extremely capable and provides very good customer care. She's a rising star."
"Sabah is always helpful and responsive. She provides a great level of client service."