This work covers developing commercial land and buildings, from securing planning permission to coordinating construction and funding for projects such as offices, retail, or industrial developments. A solicitor practises by drafting and negotiating planning agreements, reviewing title to land, and coordinating contracts with developers, funders, and counterparties. They also handle land assembly, rights of light, and potential planning appeals when decisions affect a project’s viability.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
Solicitors manage planning obligations (Section 106/onground agreements), conditional contracts, and due diligence on land titles. They draft and review construction and development contracts, advise on financing structures, security, and intercreditor arrangements, and handle property registrations and title perfection. They coordinate with planning authorities, regulators, and private counterparties to keep schemes compliant and progressing through either consent or resolution of disputes.
