Keystone Law’s planning team provides a boutique service, covering a broad range of planning matters. The firm handles large projects for corporate clients, as well as Planning Court litigation, enforcement matters, and compulsory purchases. Ben Garbett and Yohanna Weber are noted for their expertise in permitted development rights and environmental law. Anna Fouracre joined the team from Osborne Clarke LLP in July 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'Ben Garbett is always available and is creative with his approach to planning.'
- 'Ben Garbett who is a first-class lawyer.'
- 'A wide variety of practice areas under one roof, which facilitates multi-disciplinary crossovers.'
- 'The expert planning knowledge of the planning solicitors at Keystone is very helpful.'
- 'They have a grasp of not just the relevant law and practice but also what is the most appropriate strategy to assist the client, which is so often key in planning.'
- 'Ben Garbett is excellent. I work with him regularly and he is a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Ben Garbett has a sharp legal mind and is always brilliant at finding the nub of a case in order to deliver for the client. I highly recommend him.'
- 'Yohanna Weber is very experienced in private and public sector. Very bright. Very diligent.'
Key clients
- Enfinium
- Valley Ridge Holdings Ltd
- The Trustees of Crossflatts Cricket Club
- Blakesley Estates (Weymouth BQ) Ltd Ltd
- Bembridge Harbour Trust
- Macintosh Village (Management) Limited
- Luxury Leisure Limited
- Oyster Wharf Developments Limited
- Mansion House Partnership
- Organiclea CIC
- Blakesley Estates (Kingsbridge) Ltd
- Coventry Gliding CLub
- Zero Carbon Farms Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising Blakesley Estates on various contentious matters relating to the development of a housing site in Kingsbridge.
- Advised Valley Ridge on its objection to the Viridor planning application.
- Advised Enfinium on the application for the Wheelabrator Kemsley Generating Station and Wheelabrator Kemsley North Waste to Energy Facility.
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