Ward Hadaway LLP’s planning team combines planning lawyers, chartered town planners and planning technicians, offering full-service expertise across sectors including the public, commercial, development and heritage spaces. The team advises on applications, appeals, enforcement, High Court challenges and development plans, and is especially strong in residential developments, acting for housebuilders and registered providers. Kamran Hyder leads the team, specialising in planning, highways and compulsory purchase law, with extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Frank Orr supports clients across the planning spectrum, with notable experience in regeneration and compulsory purchase matters, acting for local authorities and developers.
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Testimonials
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- 'We work on highly complex and strategic sites and the team are very effective.'
- 'Could not do our job without them. They are an asset to our company - outstanding - best solicitors I have ever worked with in over 30 years!!’
‘High quality customer service. Prompt response, technically strong information provided on a timely basis. I have complete confidence in the team.’
‘Simply a very knowledgeable, competent team.’
‘They have a great culture that aligns with my values. Hard working, extremely knowledgeable, very commercial, clear, precise, direct. All delivered in a friendly, approachable manner. They have strength in depth, with an obvious pool of emerging talent that they nurture.'
Key clients
- West Cumbria Mining
- BDW Trading Limited (Barratt Homes)
- Northumbrian Water Limited
- Banks Property Limited
- Weardale Lithium
- Northumberland Estates
- Karbon Homes
- Calderdale Borough Council
- Northumberland National Park
- Methodist Homes
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Kamran Hyder
Other key lawyers
Frank Orr; Rob Atkin; Carolyn Akerman