Best Planning Solicitors in Cardiff

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    Cynllunio (planning) in Wales covers how land and buildings are used under Welsh law, including planning permission, planning policy in Planning Policy Wales, and Welsh Government or local authority processes. A Welsh planning solicitor handles applications to local planning authorities in Wales, prepares or comments on planning statements, negotiates planning obligations, and advises on appeals to the Planning Inspectorate or Welsh Ministers where applicable.

    1

    Lyons Bowe

    Featured
    4.7 5,913 Reviews

    3,840 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Planning (14)Residential Conveyancing (3,552)Purchase and Sale (662)

    Edward Romaine Leads the Planning team Edward Romaine Head of Commercial
    Abi GallopAlly HardyBeth InghamElle Box Works with Abi Gallop and 4 more
    “Everyone I have spoken to at the firm has been professional, friendly and very proactive. This has been reassuring so thank you.”
    A client review matching your search · about Elle Box
    • excellent communication
    • kept informed
    • efficient and speedy
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawWills and Inheritance Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    2

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,614 Reviews

    1,447 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (913)Purchase and Sale (311)Remortgaging (161)

    Cherry Riddlesdin Leads the Planning team Cherry Riddlesdin Partner - Head of Conveyancing
    Daniel BrooksEmily SmithLisa PottsGill Mealor Works with Daniel Brooks and 4 more
    “A thorough and professional service. The solicitor understood exactly what was needed and prepared a clear Deed of Variation that could be acted on by the executors. It took longer than the estimated 10 days, largely due to the unavoidable delays due to the long use of the paper post system.”
    A client review matching your search · about Charles Smalley
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    3

    Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd

    4.8 1,388 Reviews

    38 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Possession and repossession proceedings (6)Housing disputes (5)Housing Disrepair (4)

    Free initial advice
    4

    JF Law Personal Injury Solicitors Cardiff

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    4.8 2,435 Reviews

    12 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Housing Disrepair (10)

    What Planning clients highlight

    • excellent communication
    • very professional
    • supportive staff
    • friendly service

    4.8 from 2,435 client reviews

    “I was extremely happy with the service I had from bev she won my claim and made the process extremely easy . I would highly recommend”
    A client review matching your search · about Beverley Faulkner
    Free initial advice
    5

    SB Lawyers Limited

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    4.3 820 Reviews

    190 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (156)Purchase and Sale (121)Leasehold properties (4)

    What Planning clients highlight

    • Quick responses
    • Clear communication
    • Professional service
    • Helpful support

    4.3 from 820 client reviews

    “My wife and I would like to say a huge thank you to Khrystyna Baladan for the outstanding service and support she provided us. From start to finish, Khrystyna was extremely professional, reliable and helpful. She always did everything possible to make sure everything was completed properly and on time, kept us updated throughout the whole process and clearly explained everything whenever we had questions. We truly appreciate all her hard work, dedication and attention to detail. She made the entire process much easier and less stressful for us, and we always felt that our case was in safe hands. We are extremely happy with the service and the final outcome. We would absolutely recommend Khrystyna to anyone looking for a professional, trustworthy and dedicated solicitor. Thank you so much, Khrystyna, for everything you have done for us!”
    A client review matching your search · about Khrystyna Balaban
    • Speaks
    • Children LawFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedConveyancing Quality Scheme
    6

    JNP Legal

    4.9 844 Reviews

    130 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (115)Purchase and Sale (51)New home purchases and sales (11)

    7

    Red Kite Law LLP

    4.8 1,707 Reviews

    518 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (448)Purchase and Sale (135)New home purchases and sales (18)

    Free initial advice
    8

    HCR Law

    4.6 771 Reviews

    273 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (195)Purchase and Sale (160)New home purchases and sales (19)

    9

    Stowe Family Law LLP

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    4.8 4,817 Reviews

    11 Planning reviews

    What Planning clients highlight

    • patient and helpful
    • clear communication
    • professional and knowledgeable
    • compassionate and supportive

    4.8 from 4,817 client reviews

    “I arranged to speak to Andrew Campbell to discuss an on-going domestic issue linked to a property. Throughout the meeting Andrew was attentive, made sure he fully understood the situation, and my concerns, while providing a detailed breakdown of options available to me. At no time did I feel pushed into a course of action. Overall the service I recieved was excellent.”
    A client review matching your search · about Andrew Campbell
    • Speaks
    • Family LawFamily Law AdvancedChildren LawThe Law Society
    10

    JCP Solicitors

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    4.8 1,083 Reviews

    381 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (324)Purchase and Sale (139)New home purchases and sales (23)

    Rhian Jervis Leads the Planning team Rhian Jervis Director and Deputy Head
    Souiful AlamKatie WaltersEdwina DaviesLaura Winter Works with Souiful Alam and 4 more
    “The conveyancing team I worked with at JCP for conveyancing (in particular, Laura Winter, Hollie Rosser and Ruby Shadrach) provided an excellent service. They were professional throughout, extremely fast to respond to any queries and totally clear on processes / risks / tasks being undertaken. I would happily use them again.”
    A client review matching your search · about Laura Winter
    • friendly staff
    • informative advice
    • professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeChildren LawClinical NegligenceThe Law Society
    12

    Simpson Millar Llp

    4.4 3,818 Reviews

    52 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (48)

    14

    Hf Limited

    4.7 409 Reviews

    3 Planning reviews

    15

    Watkins & Gunn Limited

    4.7 820 Reviews

    103 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (61)Purchase and Sale (50)Remortgaging (7)

    16

    Jennifer Melly Law Limited

    4.9 221 Reviews

    52 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (51)Purchase and Sale (8)

    17

    Darwin Gray LLP

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    5.0 271 Reviews

    14 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Property Disputes (7)

    Nick O'Sullivan Leads the Planning team Nick O'Sullivan Partner
    Sion FonVanessa LovellLorna Fraser Works with Sion Fon and 2 more
    “Amazing service once again by the team from Darwin Gray. Especially Siôn Fôn who provided a professional and pragmatic approach to the task in hand. Thanks again guys keep up the great work.”
    A client review matching your search · about Sion Fon
    • Always professional
    • Genuine empathy
    • Supportive representation
    • Speaks
    • The Law SocietyCyber Essentials CertifiedEmployment Lawyers AssociationThe Legal 500 UK
    Free initial advice
    18

    Blake Morgan LLP

    4.9 89 Reviews

    23 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (21)Purchase and Sale (6)

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