Winckworth Sherwood LLP’s planning and environment practice is led by Colette McCormack, who specialises in planning, compulsory purchase, and highway matters with a strong focus on regeneration schemes. The team acts for local housebuilders on Section 106 agreements and strategic sites and advises on non-housing schemes, including MIRA Technology Park. The firm continues to support Peel on the flagship Liverpool Waters development and advises the British Museum on its planning strategy and energy planning applications to achieve its net zero goals.
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‘Very personable and innovative in terms of planning strategies and client interaction.’
‘In my experience the expertise and quality of advice is very much down to the individual partner working for me as a client. This has been strategic, and diligently provided for a major development.’
Key clients
- Peel Land and Property (Ports) Limited
- Barking Riverside Limited
Work highlights
Advising Peel Land and Property (Ports) on its flag ship development, Liverpool Waters. The scheme concerns the regeneration of 60 hectares of the historic former docks on the River Mersey.
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Practice head
Colette McCormack