The planning team at Bevan Brittan LLP frequently assists with matters such as CPOs, s.106 agreements and community infrastructure levies. Practice head Kathryn Lawrance leads the team on regeneration and development projects with particular knowledge of CPOs, rights of way and enforcement issues.
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  • ‘The team helps you navigate processes in a friendly and professional manner - taking time to provide information when the client is not familiar with the topics/process.'

  • 'Excellent skills and capacity to deliver client requests.’
  • ‘Excellent subject knowledge with flexibility to meet client requirements.'

  • 'Special mention to Kathryn Lawrence, particularly in supporting our CPO.’

Key clients

  • London Borough of Hillingdon
  • Rother District Council
  • Places for People Homes Limited
  • Network Homes Limited
  • Peabody Group
  • London Borough of Kingston
  • London Borough of Sutton
  • Princess Alexandra NHS Hospital Trust
  • NHS Property Services Limited
  • Sedgemoor District Council
  • Portsmouth City Council
  • Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

Work highlights

Advising East Devon District Council on four planning agreements to deliver the infrastructure required to support four expansion areas, which will deliver over 5,000 homes, 2 schools, extensive public open space areas, district heating, community space, significant biodiversity improvements and commercial space.
Advising Walsall Council on the delivery of the Willenhall Framework Plan, which sets out a 10-year vision and delivery strategy for future housing growth and development of Willenhall. Advising on planning strategy and land assembly, including the exercise of compulsory purchase powers.
Advising Peabody Trust and Dagenham Dock Ltd on all planning matters arising from the redevelopment of the former Dagenham Stamping and Tooling Operations Site, including advising on planning strategy and negotiating a Section 106 Agreement to secure infrastructure required to support the delivery of over 3,500 homes.

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Practice head

Kathryn Lawrance