Top 10 Section 38 Agreements Solicitors in the UK

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Section 38 agreements are planning obligations made under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 that secure developer contributions toward infrastructure and facilities as a condition of planning permission. A solicitor in this area drafts, negotiates, and registers these obligations, often through a deed of agreement or planning obligation linked to a planning consent. They may liaise with developers, local planning authorities, utility providers and landowners to ensure enforceable, properly worded covenants that protect both the client’s interests and the public realm as development proceeds.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

The complexity lies in drafting legally robust conditions, tying obligations to specific development milestones, and aligning with planning permissions, associated plans, and any related land interests. The solicitor ensures enforceability against successors in title, coordinates with planning policy requirements, and manages potential disputes over breach, variation, or termination of the obligation, including registration and discharge procedures.

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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.