Best Development Management Solicitors in the UK

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    Development Management covers planning applications, appeals, and related decisions to shape how land is used and buildings are built in England. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates planning applications, environmental impact assessments, and planning obligations; advises on permitted development rights and local and national planning policies; and represents clients at planning committee meetings, inquiries, and court challenges. The process hinges on planning policy, local authority procedures, and potential enforcement actions by planning authorities.

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    Leigh Day

    4.6 2,492 Reviews
    125

    Bevirs

    4.9 413 Reviews
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    Downs Solicitors LLP

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    4.9 270 Reviews

    What Development Management clients highlight

    • Responsive communication
    • Professional service
    • Clear advice
    • Supportive staff

    4.9 from 270 client reviews

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    135

    Tollers LLP

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    4.8 609 Reviews

    What Development Management clients highlight

    • professional
    • responsive
    • clear communication
    • friendly staff

    4.8 from 609 client reviews

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    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawFamily MediationPersonal Injury
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    136

    Cartmell Shepherd Limited

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    4.9 134 Reviews

    What Development Management clients highlight

    • Professional
    • Kept informed
    • Friendly staff
    • Helpful staff

    4.9 from 134 client reviews

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    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawThe Law Society
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    139

    Sherrards Solicitors LLP

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    5.0 289 Reviews

    What Development Management clients highlight

    • professional
    • accessible
    • well informed
    • communicative

    5.0 from 289 client reviews

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    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law SocietyEmployment Lawyers AssociationLegal 500 2026
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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 Management counting most. We also take into account how much of a firm's work is in Development Management.

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    Twice a week, every Thursday and Sunday, so new reviews are reflected quickly. This list was last updated on 29 October 2026.

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    How many Development Management solicitors are there in the UK?

    We have ranked 575 law firms for Development Management in the UK, listed in order on this page.

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