Helping you navigate planning disputes

From refused permissions to High Court challenges, we help clients resolve planning disputes efficiently and effectively. Our team brings deep sector knowledge and a practical, commercial approach to every case — whether you're appealing a decision, defending a development, or responding to community rights claims.

Turning planning refusals into progress

We support clients through the full lifecycle of planning appeals — from initial advice to final decision. Whether you're facing a refusal of planning permission, an enforcement notice, or a rights of way dispute, we assess the merits of your case, advise on evidence, and manage the appeal process end-to-end. Our team also advises on Secretary of State call-ins and drafts robust planning obligations and conditions to support your appeal.

Challenging decisions that don’t stack up

When planning decisions are flawed, we help clients challenge them in the High Court — and defend those challenges when needed. Our team provides clear advice on the prospects of success, prepares all necessary documentation, and supports clients through hearings. We work closely with you to ensure your case is presented with precision and strength.

Protecting land and community interests

We advise on the complex legal frameworks around Town and Village Green (TVG) registrations and Assets of Community Value (ACV). Whether you're seeking to register land or responding to a nomination, we assess the legal position, prepare evidence, and support you through inquiries or tribunal appeals. Our experience ensures your interests are protected and your case is clearly made.

• instructed by the HBF and LPDF who are interveners in the industry wide planning litigation, C G Fry & Son Ltd v SoSLUHC and Somerset Council, the only live planning litigation to be tackling the issues arising from Nutrient Neutrality which is stalling the delivery of housing across the country, estimated to impact 44,000 homes. The matter is awaiting judgment from the Supreme Court

• acting for Central England Co-op in a successful appeal for the development of 40 dwellings on land off Workhouse Lane, Burbage, Leicestershire (appeal ref: APP/K2420/W/22/3311038). The Inspector granted planning consent with a partial award of costs in our client’s favour

• acting for Liverpool Airport Limited in respect of a planning appeal against the refusal of an application for a Certificate of Lawful Use or Development for the proposed development of part of Liverpool Airport as a solar farm (ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels)

• acting for Extra MSA On the planning applications, s106s and subsequent successful appeals to public inquiry of its proposed development of new motorway service areas in Warrington and Solihull.