Planning and highways
Advice and assistance for developers and local authorities on
town and country planning and highways matters.
The legal aspects of building and road developments have always
been complex, and have become more so in recent times due to the
increasing importance of environmental issues. What has remained
the same is the need for expert advice and efficient management of
the legal process in every detail.
Weightmans' Planning and Highways team has been handling these
issues for clients in the private and public sector for many years.
We provide specialist planning, environmental and highways advice
to local authorities and developers, from routine agreements to
major infrastructure projects and town centre redevelopment
schemes.
Our approach is based on close co-operation and involvement with
your staff, and ensuring that your objectives are achieved. In
particular, we advise and handle negotiations on the need for
planning permission and deal with compulsory purchase order and
appeals.
We draft and negotiate section 106 and section 278 agreements,
handle highways closures and advise on highways law generally. We
also advise on environment compliance issues and other consent
regimes and conduct risk analyses.
As a major national practice, we can draw on the experience of
our Regulatory Services team to provide a quick and effective
enforcement service. We are fully aware of the unique nature of
public sector enforcement work with its political and financial
implications, as well as the importance of good witness care and
the imperative of meeting tight deadlines. Our large team of
specialist lawyers is well versed in handling and advising on
sensitive issues, and have wide experience of criminal litigation
for local authorities.