Mr Kamran Hyder > Ward Hadaway LLP > Newcastle upon Tyne, England > Lawyer Profile

Ward Hadaway LLP
SANDGATE HOUSE
102 QUAYSIDE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 3DX
England
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Work Department

Planning

Position

Partner

Career

Kamran specialises in all areas of planning highways and compulsory purchase law covering both contentious and non-contentious matters.

He is particularly experienced at balancing the interests of the private and public sectors, whether that is in relation to the provision of new housing, major infrastructure, regeneration projects or mixed use schemes.

Kamran particularly acts for house builders from both the public and private sectors and advises on a number of major housing schemes from the perspectives of developers, landowners and local authorities.

He provides strategic planning advice to national house builders on the delivery and integration of affordable housing and has presented seminars on the topic to Registered Providers and the Association of Chief Legal Officers.

Kamran has also advised the promoters of large scale infrastructure projects such as the New Tyne Crossing and the Intersite Bridge that spans the Central Motorway in Newcastle and led on the planning advice that secured the delivery of the flagship Newcastle Science Central.

Kamran was also the key legal adviser on planning and highway matters in relation to the delivery (nationwide) of the Government’s school building programme. His advice spanned projects for redevelopment, new build and refurbishment and extended to advice on government policy guidance and design standards

Kamran is regularly called on by professional bodies such as the RTPI and RICS to present seminars on planning law.

Lawyer Rankings

North > Real estate > Planning and environment

(Leading partners)

Kamran Hyder  – Ward Hadaway LLP

Kamran Hyder  heads up Ward Hadaway LLP’s planning and environment team, which has extensive expertise across the full range of relevant work, including developments, commercial issues, and heritage work. Handling applications, appeals, s106 agreements, and historic right of way issues, the team has a strong foothold in the residential development sector. Hyder is a specialist in highways and compulsory purchase law; Carolyn Akerman is another key name here. Another key individual is Robin Atkin, who takes point on planning permissions, advice relating to certificates of lawful use, and s106 agreements.

North > Real estate > Social housing

The multidisciplinary social housing team at Ward Hadaway LLP acts for leading registered social  providers and developers across the region and on a national level, leveraging the strength of its network of offices. The group has recently seen an increase in instructions related to housing disrepair, development acquisitions, and the disposal of affordable housing. Key names in Newcastle include Neil Williamson, who handles the construction aspects of developments, and Kamran Hyder, a key contact for planning issues. The firm further strengthened its offering with the arrival of Kelly Pearson from DWF in February 2024; Pearson has extensive experience across the full range of social housing issues including s106 agreements, disposals, option agreements, and refinancings. Julia Thomson left the team in April 2024.