Neil Collar
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Planning
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0131 2283777Share profile
Band 1
About
Provided by Neil Collar
Career
Experienced adviser, inquiry advocate, blogger, author and conference speaker – Neil is one of Scotland's best known planning lawyers.
He has over 25 years’ experience as a planning lawyer. His work spans all aspects of the planning process, planning applications, appeals and inquiries (including inquiry advocacy), court actions, planning issues in relation to land acquisition and disposal, compulsory purchase and compensation, listed buildings and conservation areas, and trees.
Neil's experience includes strategic development, regeneration areas, renewable energy, housing, retail, build to rent, student accommodation, hotels, offices, sport and leisure, and minerals.
Chambers Review
UK
Neil Collar is held in high regard for his extensive knowledge of the Scottish planning law system. He is well known for representing clients in public inquiries and planning appeals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Neil provides incredibly concise planning advice with fast turnaround times and good value for money."
"As well as his experience and knowledge, Neil is a pleasure to deal with given the high level of his service and the commercial focus he brings to the table."
"He is a well-respected lawyer in the planning sector."
"Neil provides incredibly concise planning advice with fast turnaround times and good value for money."
"As well as his experience and knowledge, Neil is a pleasure to deal with given the high level of his service and the commercial focus he brings to the table."
"He is a well-respected lawyer in the planning sector."
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