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Planning Law

We provide comprehensive planning law advice to clients across all stages of the development process, from pre-application discussions through to planning appeals, the negotiation of legal agreements, and licensing matters.

Key Contact

Edmund Robb
+44 (0)7930 397 531
er@prospectlaw.co.uk

What We Cover

We offer comprehensive support across a wide range of planning matters, including the preparation and submission of planning applications, with advice on pre-application discussions with council officers and statutory consultation requirements. We also advise on planning conditions and obligations, including unilateral undertakings and other associated legal agreements, ensuring compliance and effective risk management throughout the development process.

Our expertise extends to planning appeals—whether by written representations, informal hearings, or public inquiries—as well as statutory challenges in the High Court of England and Wales relating to planning and enforcement decisions. We also handle High Court injunctions, declarations, and Judicial Review applications, alongside enforcement matters, including notices and prosecutions in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts for planning offences.

 

Enforcement matters, including enforcement notices and prosecutions in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts for planning offences relating to:

  • breaches of planning conditions
  • listed buildings
  • conservation areas
  • unlawful advertising
  • protected trees and woodland
  • unlawful occupation of land confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
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What Our Partners and Peers Say

“My work with Edmund Robb has always been very collaborative and I am always impressed by his ability to grasp the necessary issues and to analyse them robustly and in an imaginative way. Edmund is also very personable and one always has the sense that one can trust his advice.”

Who are Prospect

Broad sector capability, with particular strength in energy.

We advise across a wide range of sectors, supporting clients on the legal and commercial issues that arise throughout the lifecycle of their businesses and investments.

Our practice is particularly well established in the energy sector, including renewable and nuclear energy, where we advise on project structuring, financing, regulatory frameworks and operational arrangements. Our integrated model—combining legal expertise with in-house technical specialists—provides clients with a distinctive perspective on complex energy and infrastructure matters.

Advising on transactions, governance, financing, regulation and sector-specific contractual arrangements.

Recognised By Legal 500 For Client Satisfaction And Sector Excellence.

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