Planning
Planning Policies and Procedures are having an increasingly important effect for all those with property interests. Whether trying to unlock and release increased value through
attainment of planning permission, protecting existing assets or negotiating with the Local Authority on policy issues, our objective is to meet clients’ needs through clear analysis of the issues, the identification of opportunities, and the creation and implementation of
practical solutions.
Knowledge of local markets and issues combined with specialist skills and expertise ensure commercial advice and creative solutions. King Sturge advise on the full spectrum of Planning and Development issues throughout
the UK. The services available include:
- Development appraisal and feasibility studies
- Planning audits and development strategies
- Strategic planning
- Urban regeneration
- Planning applications and negotiations
- Planning gain and S106 agreements
- Planning appeals and public inquiries
- Compulsory purchase orders
- Enforcement action, certificates of lawful use
- Listed buildings and conservation areas
- Structure and local plan representations
- Environmental impact assessments
- Economic assessments
- Urban capacity studies
- Land availability studies
- Retail impact analysis
- Development site assembly
- Project co-ordination and management
Our major clients are developers, landowners, investors and occupiers, in both the private and public sectors, including: Abbey National; BT; Church Commissioners; City & St James Properties; City University; Helical Bar; ICI Plc; La Salle Investment Management; Ministry of Defence; Norwich Union; Orange Personal Communications Services plc; and Prudential Portfolio Managers.
