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This section covers the area of law relating to the processes of planning applications for the development, construction or change of use of a building or buildings; compulsory purchase orders (CPO); and Section 106 agreements.   The work in this section can be contentious - for example, judicial reviews, inquiries and appeals; and non-contentious - for example, planning and CPO strategies relating to development projects and urban regeneration schemes.

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Band 1

  1. Cripps
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    Cripps
    Planning
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Cripps is highly experienced in advising housing associations and house builders on the planning aspects of residential and mixed-use developments in the retail, leisure and renewable energy sectors. The firm acts on both contentious and non-contentious matters, with the ability to handle judicial reviews as well as planning inquiries and planning appeals.
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  2. DMH Stallard LLP
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    DMH Stallard LLP
    Planning
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    DMH Stallard has a skilled team with impressive experience in residential and leisure development for clients including local authorities, private individuals and a number of leading house builders. The team regularly handles public inquiries relating to a broad range of issues, including village greens and rights of way. The firm frequently assists clients with Section 106 agreements, as well as various infrastructure and highways matters.
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  3. Irwin Mitchell
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    Irwin Mitchell
    Planning
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Irwin Mitchell has a strong practice with a diverse client base spanning the residential, education and retirement living sectors. The firm offers specialist contentious advice as well as strategic land advice. The team regularly handles Section 106 agreements for significant developments including mixed-use regeneration and redevelopment of brownfield land.
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  4. Shoosmiths LLP
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    Shoosmiths LLP
    Planning
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Shoosmiths deftly handles planning matters for developers, landowners and local authorities. The team is experienced in a wide range of planning issues including judicial reviews, planning applications and compulsory purchase matters. The firm is adept at advising on large-scale residential developments.
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Band 2

  1. Clarke Willmott LLP
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    Clarke Willmott LLP
    Planning
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Clarke Willmott LLP has an experienced team advising house builders, developers and local authorities on residential and mixed-use developments. The team offers strong expertise in Section 106 agreements, highways agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy issues. The lawyers are active on planning matters concerning social housing.
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  2. Lester Aldridge LLP
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    Lester Aldridge LLP
    Planning
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Lester Aldridge has a well-regarded planning team that capably advises a range of clients. With particular experience acting for a range of house builders, the firm is adept across residential and residential-led developments. The team has notable expertise in non-contentious planning mandates in particular.
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