Top 10 Development Consent Solicitors in the UK

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Top Match: Poole Alcock 4.8 5,506 reviews

This work covers nationally significant infrastructure projects that require a Development Consent Order, rather than a standard planning permission. A solicitor helps prepare and present the DCO application, including the project description, plans, and environmental statements, and coordinates with the Planning Inspectorate and the Secretary of State. They also negotiate protective provisions and compulsory acquisition arrangements with affected landowners and public authorities, and respond to objections raised during examination.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

A solicitor handles the detailed statutory framework: submitting the DCO, compiling compulsory purchase and protective provisions, preparing the Environmental Impact Assessment, updating land plans, and engaging with bodies such as the Planning Inspectorate, the Planning Act 2008 and associated guidance. They advise on interacts with multiple interested parties and secure timely decisions through the examination process.

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Kingsfords Solicitors Limited

4.8 307 Reviews

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Mullis & Peake LLP

4.8 1,165 Reviews

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Gamlins Law Limited

4.9 1,215 Reviews

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Buckles Law

4.4 371 Reviews

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Slade Legal

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Tagged solicitor Jeremy Hodson

Jeremy provided us with excellent legal services in a complex transaction purchasing a property in Berkshire. The previous owners had run a business from the property but had not applied for change of use back to completely residential when the business closed down. Together with planning applications that could not be proved by the owners, this led to a complex legal situation. Jeremy was very helpful and knowledgeable and very fast in his responses which was really appreciated. It all led thankfully to a successful completion.