Planning

At Wilkes, our specialist team of Planning Law solicitors led by Leenamari Aantaa-Collier act for NHS trusts and ICBs, landowners, developers, planning consultants, local authorities and other professionals involved in development, providing advice on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious planning law. Our team based in Birmingham and Solihull has over 40 years’ experience in both the public sector and private practice.

Leenamari Aantaa-Collier

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How We Can Help

Public Law

We offer comprehensive guidance on various aspects, including Judicial Review, Planning Inquiries, Section 287 and 288 Challenges, Construction and Interpretation on the NPPF, Local Authority Governance and Local Government Ombudsman Complaints.

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Enforcement

We provide advice on all aspects of enforcement matters, from enforcement notices, breach of condition notices, stop notices, injunctions, CIL enforcement, planning obligations (section 106 enforcement) including appeals and Judicial Review.

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Environment

Our team of nationally renowned planning team play a vital role in navigating the complex intersection of development and environmental protection, helping to achieve sustainable and legally compliant outcomes for their clients.

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Infrastructure

We handle a variety of issues related to highways when looking at development projects. These issues can involve access to highways, the impact of traffic generated by the development, and compliance with legal requirements and local planning policies.

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Development

We can help you with everything from early-stage advice, and urgent advice relating to enforcement action (including injunctions) and Judicial Reviews/ Section 288 challenges through to advising on the Community Infrastructure Levy, Section 106 agreements, planning disputes between the Council, businesses, individuals and developers along with appeals.

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Heritage & Conservation Issues

Our team offer thorough guidance and professional support on listed buildings, conservation areas, heritage concerns, and public rights of way to guarantee adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

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NHS Trusts & ICBs

We understand the unique challenges faced by NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and Trusts when it comes to navigating the complexities of planning law and securing vital funding through Section 106 agreements. Explore our services.

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Why Choose Us

At Wilkes, you can leverage our planning team’s expertise. With our firm as your trusted partner, you can depend on our team of highly skilled professionals who provide:

  • Partner-Led Focus on Your Needs: Our experienced partners work closely with you, ensuring your specific planning requirements receive focused attention.
  • Proven Quality: Legal 500-recognised team, dedicated to the highest quality standards.
  • Steadfast Integrity: Lexcel accredited, and SRA regulated, we uphold both rigorous and ethical standards.
  • Customised Solutions, Profound Expertise: Leverage our comprehensive knowledge of planning enforcement matters to craft tailored solutions that effectively tackle your unique challenges.
  • Renowned Guidance: Benefit from the knowledge and skill of our solicitors who are well-known at both regional and national levels.
  • International Specialists: Take advantage of the diverse language skills of our team. Our team members are fluent in five languages, providing a distinct international viewpoint along with valuable strategic and commercial expertise.
  • Emphasising Value: Our approach prioritises strategic choices over unnecessary expenses, ensuring clients receive the best value for their money and time.

Meet the team

Leenamari Aantaa-Collier

Leenamari Aantaa-Collier

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Partner, Planning

Alexandra Hastings-Smith

Alexandra Hastings-Smith

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Solicitor, Planning, Infrastructure and Regulatory

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