Best Development Control Solicitors in London

Compare the best Development Control solicitors and lawyers in London, ranked by verified client reviews: 242 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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    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,613 Reviews

    What Development Control clients highlight

    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Efficient process

    4.8 from 5,613 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
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    Elite Law Solicitors Limited

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    4.9 1,776 Reviews

    What Development Control clients highlight

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

    4.9 from 1,776 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
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    Slater Heelis

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    4.9 2,048 Reviews

    What Development Control clients highlight

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

    4.9 from 2,048 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
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    JMW Solicitors

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    4.5 3,419 Reviews

    What Development Control clients highlight

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

    4.5 from 3,419 client reviews

    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationClinical NegligenceThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    10

    Hart Brown

    4.9 1,369 Reviews
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    Amphlett Lissimore Bagshaws LLP

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    4.9 1,328 Reviews

    What Development Control 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
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    Taylor Emmet Limited Liability Partnership

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    4.9 1,279 Reviews

    What Development Control clients highlight

    • responsive
    • professional
    • helpful
    • clear communication

    4.9 from 1,279 client reviews

    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedChildren Law
    Free initial advice
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    T G Baynes Solicitors

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    4.9 489 Reviews

    What Development Control clients highlight

    • professional and caring
    • clear communication
    • very knowledgeable staff
    • responsive and accessible

    4.9 from 489 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law SocietyCyber Essentials Certified
    Free initial advice
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    Setfords Law Ltd

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    4.9 17,970 Reviews

    What Development Control clients highlight

    • professional service
    • clear communication
    • prompt responses
    • efficient service

    4.9 from 17,970 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Mediation
    Free initial advice

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

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    How many Development Control solicitors are there in London?

    We have ranked 242 law firms for Development Control in London, listed in order on this page.

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