About

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Despite attempts at simplification by government, navigating the planning system remains a potentially time consuming and costly process. Our planning solicitors are experienced at helping clients through this process, whether at the strategic level as the first steps are made towards having a site allocated, helping to shape planning applications, negotiating planning obligation agreements or advising in relation to appeals and legal challenges at the decision making stage.

Our clients include national and regional house builders, commercial developersgovernment bodies, planning authorities, private sector companies and landed estates.

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Planning - South West
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Michelmores offers the benefits of its extensive planning experience to clients including land developers, house builders, airports and local authorities. The firm conducts a substantial amount of Section 106 work across Cornwall and Wiltshire, and has advised many hospitals and police authorities.

Work Highlights

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  • Michelmores advised Great Ormond Street Hospital in connection with negotiations of a comprehensive Section 106 planning agreement in respect of the redevelopment of a children's cancer centre.

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Notable Practitioners

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Helen Hutton
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Helen Hutton
3
Band 3

Helen Hutton advises on planning agreements, applications and appeals, and also judicial review and other court and enforcement actions. Her clients include landowners, developers, non-profits and corporations.

"Helen is extremely capable, very dedicated and an expert adviser."

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Fergus Charlton
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Up and Coming

Fergus Charlton acts for residential developers, social housing providers and extractive industries clients. He advises in relation to the renewable energy, retail and housing sectors on strategic planning issues including compulsory purchase and infrastructure agreements.

"Fergus is a safe pair of hands."

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Helen Hutton
3
Helen Hutton
3
Band 3
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Fergus Charlton
U
Up and Coming

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