Irwin Mitchell’s ‘very experienced and knowledgeable’ planning and environment team is highly sought-after among developers, landowners, and local authorities on major mandates. James Pavey brings an impressive track record on contentious issues including rural planning disputes and rights of way issues. Focusing particularly on residential schemes, Sejal Patel specialises in complex sustainability and planning matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Very responsive and well-organised.’
‘Leading team for all Community Infrastructure Levy matters.’
‘Very experienced and knowledgeable, quick to respond, and a very personal service.’
Key clients
- BSS Real Estate Ltd
- Roffey Homes
- Welbeck Land
- Hilltop Experiences Limited
- Praxis Capital Limited
- Chichester District Council
- Chichester College Group
- Nova Orbis Essex Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Roffey Homes Limited on negotiating a s106 agreement and providing general strategic advice in relation to the redevelopment of Union Place in central Worthing.
Acting for Chichester District Council on a complex s106 Agreement and additional Unilateral Undertaking to support three conjoined appeals relating to a site in the district
Acting for Chichester College Group on the development of a new Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology building in Crawley
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
James Pavey; Sejal Patel