Planning & Environment
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 1
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(01223) 364 422Chambers Review
Mills & Reeve houses a first-rate practice that regularly acts on high-profile and large-scale national and international projects, often for house builders and other developers. The team has a wealth of experience in the public sector and regularly works with local authorities and government bodies, as well as clients in the education sector. The firm also advises on the promotion of urban extensions and regeneration schemes.
Work Highlights
- Mill & Reeve advised Folkestone & Hythe District Council on the planning application for a new garden settlement, comprising up to 8,500 new homes as well as retail, commercial and education spaces.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mills & Reeve are very good at taking a complex problem and playing it back in simple form."
"Mills & Reeve have good local knowledge, as well as awareness of the national picture."
"Mills & Reeve are knowledgeable, flexible and well organised."
"Mills & Reeve are very good at taking a complex problem and playing it back in simple form."
"Mills & Reeve have good local knowledge, as well as awareness of the national picture."
"Mills & Reeve are knowledgeable, flexible and well organised."
Notable Practitioners
Beverley Firth receives praise for her expertise in the strategic planning aspects of large-scale residential and mixed-use development projects.
Peter Seaborn is highly regarded for his expertise in the promotion of complex planning projects. These include residential-led strategic land schemes, urban extensions and extensive regeneration projects.
"Peter has a strong level of expertise and experience. He also builds good relationships."
"Peter is extremely good and attentive to client needs."
"Peter has proven his expertise time and time again."