Environment

Planning matters can be a minefield, especially so when environmental matters are at play. At Wilkes, 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.

Leenamari Aantaa-Collier

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How We Can Help

The planning law solicitors at Wilkes are skilled in managing environmental issues that are essential for development projects to meet environmental regulations and sustainable standards. Their expertise includes matters pertaining to:

  • Biodiversity Net Gain: Our team helps integrate biodiversity strategies into development plans to comply with local and national policies requiring Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). We negotiate with planning authorities and stakeholders, develop mitigation strategies for biodiversity losses, offer guidance on the Biodiversity Metric 3.0 for measuring biodiversity changes, and assist in achieving the necessary net gain.
  • Legal Reviews of Planning Applications with Environmental Matters: Our solicitors offer guidance on the requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment, assist in its preparation and review, and ensure alignment with pertinent legislation, like the EIA Regulations; Habitat Regulations and Biodiversity Net Gain.

Who We Can Help

We offer full and comprehensive support in enforcement matters, as the legal partner the legal partner to:

  • Businesses and SMEs
  • Landowners
  • Planning Consultants
  • Housebuilders and Commercial Developers
  • NHS Trusts and ICBs
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Why Choose Us

With Wilkes as your trusted partner in dealing with environmental matters, you can depend on our team of talented professionals who offer:

  • Tailored Partner-Led Approach: Our team, led by partner, Leenamari Aantaa-Collier, collaborate closely with you to address your specific needs effectively.
  • Proven Excellence: Our Legal 500-recognised team, is committed to maintaining the highest quality standards.
  • Unwavering Integrity: Lexcel accredited, and SRA regulated, we uphold both rigorous and ethical standards.
  • Bespoke Solutions, Extensive Expertise: We possess specialised knowledge of environmental maters and regulations, ensuring that developments are legally compliant.
  • Renowned Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of our solicitors who are well-known at both regional and national levels.
  • International Specialists: Harness the diverse language skills of our team proficient in five languages, offering a unique international perspective and valuable strategic and commercial insights.
  • Emphasising Effciency: Our Lawyers simplify planning and environmental compliance procedures, aiding cliens in adhering to project schedules and budgets.

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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