Best Contentious Planning Solicitors in the UK

Compare the best Contentious Planning solicitors and lawyers in the UK, ranked by verified client reviews: 575 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    Showing 21–40 of 575 firms Ranked by client reviews

    Contentious planning covers disputes over planning decisions, enforcement actions, and the planning process where outcomes are contested. It includes appeals against planning refusals, statutory planning obligations, and challenges to enforcement notices under the Town and Country Planning Act and related legislation. A solicitor in this area represents a client at planning inquiries or hearings, prepares and negotiates evidence including expert reports, drafts grounds of appeal, reviews planning policy and guidance, and liaises with planning authorities, inspectors, or the courts to secure a favourable outcome.

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    Coodes Solicitors

    4.8 972 Reviews

    1 Contentious Planning review

    22

    Ellisons

    4.9 1,663 Reviews
    23

    Elite Law Solicitors Limited

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    4.9 1,774 Reviews

    What Contentious Planning clients highlight

    • Excellent communication
    • Quick responses
    • Highly responsive
    • Professional service

    4.9 from 1,774 client reviews

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    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law SocietySTEPCyber Essentials Certified
    Free initial advice
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    Slater Heelis

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    4.9 2,045 Reviews

    What Contentious Planning clients highlight

    • Professional service
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear communication
    • Highly knowledgeable

    4.9 from 2,045 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
    26

    Wolferstans

    4.9 2,540 Reviews
    27

    Hewitts

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    4.8 1,075 Reviews

    What Contentious Planning clients highlight

    • Efficient service
    • Clear communication
    • Friendly staff
    • Professional service

    4.8 from 1,075 client reviews

    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawChildren LawThe Law Society
    28

    Leathes Prior

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    5.0 497 Reviews

    What Contentious Planning clients highlight

    • Prompt responses
    • Excellent communication
    • Attention to detail
    • Expert advice

    5.0 from 497 client reviews

    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationThe Law SocietySTEP
    30

    Fraser Dawbarns LLP

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    4.9 1,345 Reviews

    What Contentious Planning clients highlight

    • Friendly staff
    • Professional service
    • Clear communication
    • Prompt responses

    4.9 from 1,345 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    32

    JMW Solicitors

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    4.5 3,417 Reviews

    What Contentious Planning clients highlight

    • Responsive communication
    • Professional service
    • Supportive team
    • Efficient process

    4.5 from 3,417 client reviews

    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationClinical NegligenceThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    34

    Sydney Mitchell LLP

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    4.8 1,079 Reviews

    What Contentious Planning clients highlight

    • Friendly staff
    • Efficient service
    • Highly professional
    • Great communication

    4.8 from 1,079 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
    37

    Amphlett Lissimore Bagshaws LLP

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    4.9 1,328 Reviews

    What Contentious Planning clients highlight

    • Professional service
    • Helpful team
    • Efficient process
    • Proactive updates

    4.9 from 1,328 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedChildren Law
    38

    Mogers Drewett LLP

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    4.9 954 Reviews

    1 Contentious Planning review

    What Contentious Planning clients highlight

    • Responsive and available
    • Professional and efficient
    • Compassionate and patient
    • Clear concise advice

    4.9 from 954 client reviews

    “Have used Mogers Drewett on several occasions and again most recently for a section 106 Agreement, looked after by Tracy Neal. Very efficient and helpful and would strongly recommend.”
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    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawFamily MediationChildren Law
    39

    Amicus Law Solicitors

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    4.9 781 Reviews

    What Contentious Planning clients highlight

    • excellent communication
    • friendly staff
    • professional service
    • responsive team

    4.9 from 781 client reviews

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    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationThe Law SocietyChildren Law
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    We have ranked 575 law firms for Contentious Planning in the UK, listed in order on this page.

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