Best Planning Solicitors in Leeds

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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

    Winston Solicitors

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    4.9 4,756 Reviews

    2,528 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Planning (4)Residential Conveyancing (2,457)Purchase and Sale (1,211)

    Leasa Foster Leads the Planning team Leasa Foster Partner & Conveyancing Manager 5.0 from 637 client reviews
    Jeremy ConwaySidraa RazaqSamantha Robertson-StrongMichelle Ayres Works with Jeremy Conway and 4 more
    “We are thrilled with the work Samantha has done for us.. We would highly recommend her and Winston services and her team to our family and friends... Thank you ”
    A client review matching your search · about Samantha Robertson-Strong
    • clear communication
    • friendly and helpful
    • efficient and professional
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law SocietyChambers UK Leading Firm 2025Cyber Essentials Certified
    Free initial advice
    2

    Slater Heelis

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    4.9 2,051 Reviews

    491 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Planning (8)Residential Conveyancing (267)Purchase and Sale (126)

    Zara Banday Leads the Planning team Zara Banday Partner & Head of Residential Property 5.0 from 1 client review
    Daniel SternDavid JonesAnne IrwinCeri Jones Works with Daniel Stern and 4 more
    “I would recommend David and the team to anybody buying or selling a property. I used the same team back in 2006 too. Communication was effective. Emails responded to on the same day. No question was ever too much trouble to answer. The team made a stressful time as stress free as possible!”
    A client review matching your search · about David Jones
    • Professional service
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
    3

    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
    4

    Forbes Solicitors LLP

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    4.9 1,426 Reviews

    283 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (231)Purchase and Sale (68)New home purchases and sales (5)

    Sara Hughes Leads the Planning team Sara Hughes Partner & Head of Residential Property
    Jonathan ChungMatthew JonesShirley FaragherSiobhan Keown Works with Jonathan Chung and 4 more
    “Kathryn and the team were proactive and diligent throughout our sale and purchase transaction despite both time and chain pressure. Kathryn was extremely efficient and communication was second to none at all times, from start to finish, always available and responsive. Kathryn is an absolute credit to the residential property team and Forbes Solicitors. There is nothing we can genuinely suggest to improve process and it was an absolute pleasure to work the Kathryn and the team. We are very grateful - thank you. Best wishes. Mr and Mrs S.”
    A client review matching your search · about Adam Bromley
    • Excellent communication
    • Very professional
    • Highly recommended
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily Law AdvancedChildren Law
    5

    Levi Solicitors LLP

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    4.8 2,898 Reviews

    2,445 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (2,085)Purchase and Sale (726)New home purchases and sales (59)

    Ian Land Leads the Planning team Ian Land Senior Partner
    Afsha AyubAndrew LancasterEd SmithJeffrey Myers Works with Afsha Ayub and 4 more
    “Very helpful and professional. Quick response to any questions. This is our second time using. Would recommend. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Andrew Lancaster
    • Excellent communication
    • Prompt responses
    • Efficient service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeImmigration and AsylumImmigration Law AdvancedThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    6

    Ison Harrison Limited

    4.7 4,230 Reviews

    1,156 Planning reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (953)Purchase and Sale (699)New home purchases and sales (88)

    7

    Ashtons Legal LLP

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    4.8 2,039 Reviews

    336 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Planning (3)Residential Conveyancing (148)Purchase and Sale (108)

    Amy Richardson Leads the Planning team Amy Richardson Partner 5.0 from 2 client reviews
    Andrew SkuseMatthew CameronPolly StephensonSimon Parker Works with Andrew Skuse and 4 more
    “I would just like to thank Amy Richardson for her professional help in preparing a UU for a self build from our first conversation and all the follow up to finally achieving outline planning permission Amy's advice and expertise were invaluable. I can certainly recommend Amy at Ashtons Legal and will certainly be using their services in the future for any legal matters.”
    A client review matching your search · about Amy Richardson
    • professional service
    • knowledgeable staff
    • friendly approach
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationClinical NegligenceThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    8

    Blacks Solicitors LLP

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    4.8 3,979 Reviews

    727 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (556)Purchase and Sale (309)Remortgaging (57)

    Claire Cooper Leads the Planning team Claire Cooper Associate Solicitor
    Clare BrattanFaye ParkinsonHannah ParkinsonLiam Parkinson Works with Clare Brattan and 4 more
    “We recently used their services to assist with the legalities of buying our first property and wanted to leave a review as I found their services to be great. The company was referred to initially by a friend, who was very happy with her experience and I definitely can agree. Our case was handled by Paul, who was amazing. As first time buyers who didn’t know much about what to expect, he was incredibly informative and supportive, making sure to look out for our best interests. He also came back on our queries promptly and when there was a period that he was on annual leave, made sure to brief team members on our case thoroughly for his absence. I don’t usually write reviews, but the experience that I had with them made me want to leave a note, so that if anyone’s on the fence about using them-they definitely should!”
    A client review matching your search · about Paul Firth
    • excellent communication
    • very professional
    • responsive team
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    9

    Emg Solicitors Limited

    4.8 1,286 Reviews

    717 Planning reviews

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

    10

    Lets Move Conveyancing Limited

    5.0 1,721 Reviews

    260 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (117)Purchase and Sale (107)New home purchases and sales (4)

    11

    Thornton Jones Solicitors

    5.0 873 Reviews

    554 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (473)Purchase and Sale (180)New home purchases and sales (19)

    12

    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
    13

    Milners

    4.9 518 Reviews

    246 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (207)Purchase and Sale (107)New home purchases and sales (6)

    14

    HS Conveyancing

    4.4 2,453 Reviews

    867 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (795)Purchase and Sale (267)New home purchases and sales (17)

    15

    Stowe Family Law LLP

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    4.8 4,816 Reviews

    11 Planning reviews

    What Planning clients highlight

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

    4.8 from 4,816 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
    17

    Affinity Seven Law Solicitors Ltd

    4.8 565 Reviews

    259 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (245)Purchase and Sale (96)New home purchases and sales (6)

    18

    Switalskis Solicitors Limited

    4.8 3,448 Reviews

    57 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (23)Purchase and Sale (20)New home purchases and sales (3)

    19

    Eatons

    4.7 859 Reviews

    219 Planning reviews

    Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (166)Purchase and Sale (125)New home purchases and sales (6)

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