Blacks Solicitors LLP‘s planning team assists with all aspects of planning and highways law on residential, retail, commercial, and industrial developments. Practice head Emma Thomas is an expert in objecting to planning applications for telecommunications equipment, in addition to a broad planning portfolio. Katelyn Walker is particularly experienced in providing planning support in energy sector transactions.
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Testimonials
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- Blacks has a very good team that interacts effectively internally and with their clients. They provide excellent appropriate cover when colleagues are unavailable on AL and work well to deadlines.
- I've worked with Emma Thomas for a long time, and she is easy to get on with, knowledgeable, diligent, patient, and very thorough.
- Blacks offers a personal service, with direct access to senior partners, so it has the feel of a bespoke practice but with reasonable pricing.
- Very professional team, nothing is too much trouble. Always call or deliver work on time. Clear expectations and always willing to collaborate with third parties to ensure the best outcome.
Key clients
- Harmony Energy Limited (and various SPVs)
- Keyland Developments Limited
- Lidl Great Britain Limited
- Stonebridge Homes Limited
- Expresso Property (Fulwood) Limited
- Forge New Homes LLP
- Production Parks Limited
- Snell Developments Limited
Work highlights
Assisted Keyland Developments Limited in securing planning for its residential development site, comprising 23 acres of land at Broomfield Farm, Whitby, including advising on the planning elements for the recently completed sale of the Phase 2 land to Brierley Homes Limited.
Acting for Production Park Holdings Limited in securing planning permission for a significant extension to its studio development at Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby.
Practice head
Emma Thomas
Other key lawyers
Katelyn Walker