Ward Hadaway LLP
Ward Hadaway LLP covers a gamut of planning mandates, regularly dealing with applications, appeals, enforcement actions, and section 106 agreements. The team frequently advises local councils on transport planning matters and assists clients with planning obligations for residential homes projects. The practice is jointly led by Robin Atkin and Kamran Hyder. Atkin is sought out by national house builders, landowners and public sector bodies for his expertise in interpreting planning permissions, while Hyder is a go-to adviser for clients in the mining, housing and infrastructure sectors. Associates Carolyn Akerman and Frank Orr are key names to note, particularly for house builders and local councils across the North.
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Key clients
- West Cumbria Mining Limited
- Northumberland Estates PROW Alnmouth Golf Club
- Darlington Station Redevelopment
- Northumberland Line Northumberland Estates Benicia and co
- BDW
- Karbon
- Kirklees Global
- NIAL
Work highlights
- Acting for West Cumbria Mining Limited (WCM) in relation to their proposal for a net zero metallurgical coal mine in Cumbria.
- Advising Julia Crowley on a village green deregistration application in order to facilitate the sale of land for residential development of 55 dwellings in a rural location.
- Advising Keepmoat Homes Limited on securing the client and securing planning obligations across 5 regional divisions and 25 sites in order to deliver the Government's flagship First Homes.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robin Atkin, Kamran Hyder