Geoffrey Searle
 
Planning Solicitors
Principal: Geoffrey SearleA Assistant Solicitor: David Evans
One Star Lane Mews, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 1PE
Telephone: 01780 480133 Fax:01780 754182
gjs@geoffreysearle.com

   
 
 
 
 
 
 

Case Studies

Recent and ongoing projects include:

  • Advice to developers prior to acquisition of sites. In several instances research has revealed the continuing availability of "old" planning permissions which made a material difference to the development which could be achieved on the site. In other cases, research of the history of uses has revealed the potential for a Certificate of Lawfulness , which again has improved development prospects
  • Release for housing development of former playing field sites including successful advocacy at a Local Plan Inquiry
  • Advice to a top 10 plc on whether a site they proposed to purchase for their HQ still enjoyed the balance of a partially implemented planning permission
  • The first successful appeal for a truly outstanding new Country House in open countryside pursuant to Planning Policy Guidance Note PPG7, para. 3.21 and more recently, advice on presentation of similar projects pursuant to PPS7
  • Obtaining Lawful Development Certificates to boost prospects for development
  • Settling legal agreements to secure planning permission for a variety of projects including, a casino in an historic entertainment venue in Central London, affordable housing in major flat developments in Westminster, and replacement public open space affordable housing and provision of sports infrastructure for a playing field development site in South East London

 

 

 

 

 

 

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