Hammonds one of the best known names in the field of town and country planning. The Planning team operates in all parts of England and Wales. We are also able to advise on development proposals in Scotland.

We offer the specialist knowledge and experience to handle all aspects of planning law. We regularly act on a variety of proposals including major infrastructure proposals, urban regeneration projects, energy generation, transmission and distribution, and retail, business, industrial, distribution, residential and leisure schemes. The scope of our work also includes:

• Advising on compulsory purchase and compensation.
• The provision of advocacy services.
• Pursuing and defending judicial review proceedings in the High Court.
• Planning Agreements.
• Acting for power generation companies and electricity undertakers in securing consents for new power stations and overhead lines, and necessary wayleaves to retain existing lines.