Planning
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 2
Contact number
(0345) 209 1000Chambers Review
Clarke Willmott is known in the region for its residential development work, often acting for house builders. The firm also advises a wide variety of other clients such as higher education bodies and government authorities. The team often acts in judicial reviews and inquiries as well as compulsory purchase, development consent orders and Community Infrastructure Levy matters. It has further experience dealing with sizeable urban extension schemes.
Work Highlights
- Clarke Willmott advised Hannick Homes and Developments on a planning application in Bridgwater, Somerset for the development of 520 homes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clarke Wilmott provide clear advice and knowledge of market changes."
"They have a strong team with a wide breadth of knowledge."
"I think their attention to detail is very good and they are very responsive."
"Clarke Wilmott provide clear advice and knowledge of market changes."
"They have a strong team with a wide breadth of knowledge."
"I think their attention to detail is very good and they are very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Caroline Waller has considerable expertise acting for landowners, local authorities and developers in relation to planning issues arising from residential and mixed-use developments. She advises clients on a range of matters such as judicial reviews and appeals, as well as Section 106 agreements and planning obligations.
"Caroline is excellent - she is highly efficient, very quick and responsive."
"Caroline provides clear advice, understands complex matters and thinks outside the box."
"Caroline has a strong loyal client base."
Chris Charlton specialises in acting for developers, local authorities and landowners on large-scale urban extensions and residential and mixed-use developments. He is also experienced in advising clients on inquiries and planning issues such as Section 106 agreements.
"Chris's technical knowledge is brilliant."
Jade Lyus has a growing planning practice covering areas such as Section 106 agreements and planning appeals.
"Jade has a good awareness of the market and an ability to get her head around complex issues."
"Jade is very good at explaining everything in really clear terms."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clarke Willmott LLP
South West