BDB Pitmans houses a team of planning specialists that regularly advise on community infrastructure levy regulations, judicial review proceedings, and section 106 agreements. Heading the practice from Reading, Christina Daniels is a key name for mixed-use development schemes and routinely advises major national housebuilding companies. Chris Holmes is an integral member of the team, often assisting with highway matters and pre-acquisition planning due diligence.

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  • ‘They are very knowledgeable. They are always keen to try and find a suitable solution to a problem. They are willing to respond at short notice.’

  • ‘Christina Daniels is always keen to help. She responds quickly and finds solutions to the issues.’

  • ‘Their communication is clear. They offer knowledgeable inputs you can trust. Christina Daniels and Chris Holmes are consistent.’

Key clients

  • East Suffolk Council
  • Highwood Group
  • CALA Group
  • Fairview Homes Limited
  • Bewley Homes PLC
  • Griggs Homes Limited
  • Stonebond Properties Limited
  • Ashill Land Limited
  • Trinity Homes Limited
  • Deanfield Homes Limited
  • Abode Homes Limited
  • Elivia Homes Limited
  • Countryside Properties Limited
  • Shanly Homes
  • Brookworth Homes Limite
  • JPP Land Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted for a private individual in judicial review proceedings challenging the grant of two planning permissions.
  • Acted for CALA Homes in connection with an appealed planning application.
  • Acted for East Suffolk Council in connection with the delivery of new flood defences around Lowestoft Harbour, and an agreement the deployment of demountable flood defences where a storm event is predicted.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christina Daniels

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Chris Holmes