Planning law
Planning matters - whether it is the status of your property, its potential for use for some other purpose or its vulnerability to enforcement - you need to know where you stand.
Development land
If you have a brown field site potentially ripe for alternative development or redundant agricultural buildings needing to be put to some beneficial use, or if you simply want to establish the planning status of your property we can help.
Planning authorities
Land is a finite resource under ever increasing pressure. Local planning authorities are more vigilant in enforcing planning control. We have extensive experience acting for council’s and, therefore, have an understanding of how they work if you are in breach of planning requirements you need to act quickly to preserve your property asset and protect it from Enforcement Action.
Adding value to your property
Many clients own houses or business premises to which value could be added by obtaining planning permission for additional development. We can help you take stock and undertake the application process for you.
Planning agreements
One of our specialities is negotiating planning agreements – known as Section 106 obligations with local planning authorities. They call for particular expertise, which from our experience, we can provide.
Contact our planning team
To speak to one of our specialist planning lawyers phone 0118 951 6800
Blandy & Blandy LLP welcomed the arrival of two new planning specialists in 2010. The ‘very responsive and focused’ group, led by Karen Jones, represents landowners and developers, and was recently reappointed to the University of Reading’s property and planning panel.
The Legal 500 2011 Edition
This Reading-based firm houses a leading planning practice that has continued to achieve formidable results, despite the economic downturn. The group advises on planning strategy, applications and appeals for clients including the University of Reading, Reading Borough Council and London Irish Rugby Club.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Simon Dimmick is praised by sources for his “diligence and attention to detail.” He is instructed on a range of matters including strategic planning and highways law. Karen Jones heads the firm’s planning and environment team and has led on much of the team’s work for the University of Reading.
Chambers and Partners 2012 Edition