Best Development Control Solicitors in Bury St. Edmunds

Compare the best Development Control solicitors and lawyers in Bury St. Edmunds, ranked by verified client reviews: 4 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    Development control covers how planning applications are assessed and decided, including local authority decisions on land use, planning permission, and related obligations. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates planning applications, representations, and planning obligations (section 106 agreements), reviews notices of refusal or conditions, and handles appeals to the Planning Inspectorate. They also advise on enforcement issues, environmental impact considerations, and licencing around development schemes, and may represent clients at hearings and in challenges to decisions.

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    Ellisons

    4.9 1,663 Reviews
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    Ashtons Legal LLP

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    4.8 2,039 Reviews

    1 Development Control review

    What Development Control clients highlight

    • professional service
    • knowledgeable staff
    • friendly approach
    • clear communication

    4.8 from 2,039 client reviews

    “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.”
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    We have ranked 4 law firms for Development Control in Bury St. Edmunds, listed in order on this page.

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