Combining a ‘thorough knowledge of planning law’ with ’sound commercial reasoning’, Cripps is highly sought-after among property investors, developers, and local authorities on high-value and complex mandates. Adept at conveying ‘complicated legal points in a simple way’, Beth Gascoyne heads the planning team. Gascoyne acts for local authorities, developers, and property asset managers on strategic planning matters including section 106 agreements and planning appeals concerning large-scale residential and mixed-use development and regeneration schemes. A further key contact is the ’very efficient and responsive’ Rebecca Crosdil, who assists developers, investors, and individuals on the preparation of section 106 agreements and highways agreements, particularly in the residential and affordable housing spaces.
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‘Cripps provides prompt and clear advice based on thorough knowledge of planning law coupled with sound commercial reasoning. ’
‘Responsive and proactive team and very good to work with.’
‘Extremely friendly and approachable team.’
‘Fast responses; quality, clear advice; a personable team; and easy to understand advice.’
‘Beth Gascoyne is a superstar. She has a brilliant mind and is able to convey complicated legal points in simple terms and in an engaging way. She is a pleasure to work with.’
'Rebecca Crosdil is great to work with, very efficient and responsive which as a client is a key requirement. Very knowledgeable within her planning discipline and this gives comfort.’
Key clients
- Kennedy Wilson
- Wates Developments Limited
- Persimmon Homes Limited
- East Malling Trust
- FD Attwood and Partners
- Elivia Homes
- Sevenoaks District Council
- Danescroft Land Limited
Work highlights
Providing global real estate investment manager, Kennedy Wilson with comprehensive planning advice and detailed planning due diligence in relation to complex, multi-developer sites .
Advising Wates Developments on planning strategy and technical S.106 drafting to support the promotion of a site in Mid Sussex to deliver up to 2,000 new dwellings, education, and community facilities.
Providing strategic planning advice to support East Malling Trust’s outline planning application for a large-scale residential development of up to 1,300 dwellings including affordable housing and associated infrastructure.
Lawyers
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Rebecca Crosdil
Practice head
Beth Gascoyne
Other key lawyers
Rebecca Crosdil