Best Planning Solicitors in Kent

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    Planning work covers how land and buildings are used, changed or built upon, from submitting planning applications to challenging decisions. A solicitor practising planning in England acts for individuals, homeowners or community groups, and may liaise with a local planning authority, gather technical and environmental information, negotiate planning obligations, prepare and respond to objections, and handle appeals to the Planning Inspectorate if permission is refused or conditions are imposed. The work often turns on deadlines, policy compliance, and the impact on nearby land and communities.

    1

    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
    Lisa PottsDaniel BrooksEmily SmithGill Mealor Works with Lisa Potts and 4 more
    “Poole Alcock have been great from start to finish, we have used them a couple of times previously and always use the same solicitors. They are very patient when the inevitable hick ups crop up, and make the process very simple. Always responding and keeping us well informed, it’s very reassuring from a consumers point of view. Special mention to Sophie, and James who we always choice to deal with. ”
    A client review matching your search · about James Williams
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    2

    Elite Law Solicitors Limited

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    4.9 1,776 Reviews

    940 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (789)Purchase and Sale (581)New home purchases and sales (117)

    Hedley Winter Leads the Planning team Hedley Winter Head of New Homes
    Angi GadEsther EkpoHanah WrightMathumetha Sivaraja Works with Angi Gad and 4 more
    “Elite Law were very efficient in the conveyancing of this flat purchase, pity the same could not be said of the seller's solicitors! However, we got there in the end and Elite kept us well informed and were willing to discuss matters by phone when needed. Would recommend them without hesitation.”
    A client review matching your search · about Craig Tanner
    • Excellent communication
    • Quick responses
    • Highly responsive
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    3

    Kingsley Bond Solicitors Limited

    5.0 948 Reviews

    667 Planning reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (541)Purchase and Sale (388)Remortgaging (28)

    4

    Boys & Maughan Solicitors

    4.8 4,288 Reviews

    2,314 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (2,120)Purchase and Sale (303)New home purchases and sales (45)

    5

    Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP

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    4.7 2,393 Reviews

    1,081 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (816)Purchase and Sale (478)Lease Extensions (40)

    Richard Carter Leads the Planning team Richard Carter Managing Partner
    Abdul MutallibAndrew Ashley-EdwardsBarbara StewartCharlotte Farrant Works with Abdul Mutallib and 4 more
    “Samantha was extremely proffesional, every set was done with care, well comunicated and with speed. I also found Samantha to be very support with the frustrations that can come with moving, big thank you.”
    A client review matching your search · about Samantha Newton
    • Efficient service
    • Professional team
    • Excellent communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    7

    Emg Solicitors Limited

    4.8 1,286 Reviews

    717 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale (438)Residential Conveyancing (403)Remortgaging (8)

    8

    Heringtons Solicitors

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    4.9 1,013 Reviews

    220 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (172)Purchase and Sale (66)Leasehold properties (6)

    Jane Cathcart Leads the Planning team Jane Cathcart Partner
    Natalie MortimerNikki CowardRobert DraperRupert Parkes Works with Natalie Mortimer and 4 more
    “From start finish everything was done in a timely fashion and was incredibly thorough. We have used Natalie three times now for home sales and purchases and we wouldn’t choose anyone else. Thank you!”
    A client review matching your search · about Natalie Mortimer
    • Professional service
    • Friendly manner
    • Efficient service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    9

    Pigotts

    4.9 666 Reviews

    458 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (407)Purchase and Sale (181)New home purchases and sales (6)

    10

    Wellers Law Group LLP

    5.0 1,159 Reviews

    439 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (414)Purchase and Sale (205)Transfer of title (14)

    11

    Manak Solicitors

    4.9 1,305 Reviews

    218 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (187)Purchase and Sale (139)Transfer of title (4)

    12

    Amphlett Lissimore Bagshaws LLP

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    4.9 1,330 Reviews

    462 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (390)Purchase and Sale (129)Leasehold properties (27)

    Nigel Matthews Leads the Planning team Nigel Matthews Partner, Head of Conveyancing
    Claire PaysVursha JoyeDona AwanoNeelam Trikha Works with Claire Pays and 4 more
    “Used Amphlett Lissimore for our first house purchase in April. Our acting solicitor, Claire Pays, was excellent, always available to answer questions, keeping us informed and was very effiecent in getting everything done within our tight timeframe. Would definitely recommend the company and Claire to anyone.”
    A client review matching your search · about Claire Pays
    • Professional service
    • Helpful team
    • Efficient process
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law SocietyChildren LawResolution Collaborative Family Lawyer
    13

    Warners Solicitors

    4.9 861 Reviews

    391 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (342)Purchase and Sale (135)New home purchases and sales (12)

    14

    Thackray Williams LLP

    4.9 834 Reviews

    499 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (275)Purchase and Sale (200)Lease Extensions (51)

    Free initial advice
    15

    Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

    4.9 979 Reviews

    221 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale (123)Residential Conveyancing (108)Transfer of title (4)

    16

    Brachers LLP

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    4.9 747 Reviews

    219 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (125)Purchase and Sale (113)New home purchases and sales (19)

    Sara Smith Leads the Planning team Sara Smith Partner
    Catriona WilliamsonHarjit KhaloKaren LittleMacey Ellen Works with Catriona Williamson and 4 more
    “I dealt with Brachers on behalf of my sister in selling her home, following her admission to a care home. It was an absolute privilege to be looked after by Karen who guided me through a frustrating sales experience and I was grateful for her guidance and her patience. Nothing was too much trouble and I enjoyed excellent and friendly service at every stage.”
    A client review matching your search · about Karen Little
    • professional and responsive
    • clear practical advice
    • efficient and friendly
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    17

    Whitehead Monckton Limited

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    4.8 792 Reviews

    184 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale (125)Residential Conveyancing (93)New home purchases and sales (5)

    Liz Dack Leads the Planning team Liz Dack Associate Director Licensed Conveyancer
    Sadie Elizabeth WebbCharlotte JennerDominic WilliamsDebbie Tree Works with Sadie Elizabeth Webb and 4 more
    “Chantal was thorough, diligent, timely and proactive. We are very happy that we appointed Miss Muniandy on this project, and hope to work together again very soon. ”
    A client review matching your search
    • professional service
    • efficient handling
    • friendly service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawFamily MediationThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    18

    Stowe Family Law LLP

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    4.8 4,815 Reviews

    11 Planning reviews

    What Planning clients highlight

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

    4.8 from 4,815 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
    19

    Shared Direction Conveyancing Limited

    4.7 665 Reviews

    592 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (560)Purchase and Sale (136)New home purchases and sales (22)

    20

    Judge And Priestley LLP

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    4.7 785 Reviews

    368 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (297)Purchase and Sale (202)New home purchases and sales (17)

    Kavitha Rajah Leads the Planning team Kavitha Rajah Partner
    Louise HylandTimothy Goodwin Works with Louise Hyland and 1 more
    “I've been using Kavitha and her team for years for various property transaction and their care, professionalism and attention is always second to none. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you!”
    A client review matching your search · about Kavitha Rajah
    • excellent communication
    • prompt response
    • professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawWills and Inheritance Quality SchemeThe Law Society

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    How are these solicitors ranked?

    Rankings are worked out mainly from client reviews: the ratings clients give and how recent the reviews are, with reviews about Planning counting most. We also take into account how much of a firm's work is in Planning.

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    How many Planning solicitors are there in Kent?

    We have ranked 215 law firms for Planning in Kent, listed in order on this page.

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