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Tom Alder
UK Guide 2024
Band 2 : Planning
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Tom is an experienced planning lawyer who deals with a wide range of planning issues, both contentious and non-contentious, on behalf of developer clients, acting on a national basis for a number. Tom’s key focus is the house-building sector (both market and retirement sector), advising in respect of residential or residential-led mixed-use schemes. He also has considerable experience in contentious planning work, representing clients in planning appeals and High Court legal challenges.
Additionally, Tom is responsible for a niche practice advising ports and marinas in respect of operational agreements and statutory consents.
Work Highlights
Advising a consortium of leading retirement housebuilders in respect of a High Court challenge to the lawfulness of the Mayor of London’s supplementary planning guidance dealing with affordable housing provision.
Advising with respect of the residential development of 500 homes, including a local centre and a substantial area of SANG
Advising in respect of several substantial (900 – 1000 unit) estate regeneration schemes in London
Advising a harbour authority as to the extent of its permitted development rights in order to deliver a substantial number of new moorings without the need for a planning application
Articles, highlights and press releases
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The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill receives Royal Assent
The era of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill is over, and we now have the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (The Act).
The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill receives Royal Assent
The era of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill is over, and we now have the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (The Act).
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