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Shruti Trivedi
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Our specialist Planning team helps land and property owners achieve their strategic goals, whether it be obtaining planning permission for a new development or assessing the impact of major infrastructure schemes on their land and interests.
Working alongside builders, developers, and local authorities, we take a commercial and practical approach to what can sometimes be a lengthy and complex area of law. In conjunction with our Commercial Property team, we provide a complete and comprehensive service, tailored to suit individual needs.
If you would like to find out more, speak to Shruti Trivedi on 01775 842810.
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Roythornes is a leading firm in all matters of development and planning. We advise some of the country’s largest developers, local authorities and landowners, helping them to navigate the complex legal processes and policy considerations of the planning system to ensure compliance and maximise returns.
We are highly ranked by the prestigious client guide, the Legal 500, in Commercial Property and Planning and Environment in independent recognition of our expertise in these practice areas.
Our commercial planning solicitors advise a wide range of clients, from individual developers and contractors to large-scale developers and public bodies. We pride ourselves on our high level of service, which comes from a combination of our years of experience, business-acumen and consistent dedication to client care.
If you are new to the world of property and land development, do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We regularly advise individuals and businesses on new and small-scale development and planning ventures.
We always explain our client’s legal options in clear language, taking into account the commercial context of the case, so they are able to make informed decisions about how to proceed.
You will always have a direct line of correspondence with one of our planning and development experts, so if you have any questions throughout your matter, we are always available.
We provide an extensive and integrated property planning service spanning all of your legal needs. Some aspects of your project we can advise upon include:
Our team can work closely with you through every stage of the planning and development process, from developing a strategy to delivering projects. We apply a high level of commercial-awareness and understanding of your objectives at all times.
We can assist with planning applications and appeals for all types of development, from small-scale projects to major developments. With years of experience under our belts, our planning solicitors are able to act in matters of all complexity, handling a wide range of unique aspects, including planning objections, affordable housing requirements and environmental issues.
We can advise on all commercial agreements related to planning, highways and the provision of infrastructure, including:
Our team can guide you through Local Plan processes, including liaising with local planning authorities, promoting potential development sites for inclusion within a Local Plan and advising on Neighbourhood Plans.
We represent developers, individuals and public bodies in alleged breaches of planning rules, including appealing against Planning Contravention Notices, Enforcement Notices and other planning notices and orders, liaising with planning authorities during investigations, and providing robust defence services if the risk of prosecution arises.
Our planning lawyers can advise you in relation to Compulsory Purchase Orders made by local authorities and other public bodies to acquire your land or property without your consent. We can help you navigate this complex area of law to promote your rights and achieve the best possible outcome in the circumstances.
We can advise on a broad range of environmental law issues, including:
Our team have recognised expertise working with the mineral extraction sector and are leading specialists in providing advice on natural resources, including solar PV, on shore and off shore wind and anaerobic digestion.
We are also one of the UK’s leading firms in agricultural property law, with experience advising on all planning and development issues affecting this unique sector.
Our planning and development solicitors can provide advice on all matters surrounding access, such as:
We are leading lawyers in commercial property development. As well as our planning expertise, our service encompasses:
Our Development and Planning team work closely in conjunction with our Commercial Property and Plot Sales teams to provide a highly customised service for clients looking to buy or sell property or land for planning and development. We assist everyone, from individuals looking to acquire their first development property to established corporations looking to expand an extensive property portfolio.
Our experience includes:
Our specialist team can provide assistance when disputes arise in the course of your planning matter. Our expertise includes:
If you would like to find out more, speak to Shruti Trivedi on 01775 842810.