The planning team at Clarke Willmott LLP regularly assists its varied client base of commercial developers, local authorities, and housebuilding companies. Based in Southampton, Anne Jones is recommended for her broad knowledge of planning applications and appeals, highway agreements, and enforcement work. Jones works closely with Chris Charlton in Bristol, who is noted for his longstanding experience in acting for local authorities and commercial developers. The team is led by Neil Baker in Bristol.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Anne Jones is very capable and highly committed to getting the right result for her client.’

  • ‘Clarke Willmott simplifies the whole process. We are always able to reach someone within the same day who helps us to find the path to the answers we need.’

Key clients

  • Abri
  • Acorn Property Group
  • Aster Group
  • Clarion Housing Group
  • Createfuture Limited
  • Culvert Court Developments Limited
  • English Heritage
  • Isle of Wight Council
  • Metropolitan Housing Trust
  • New Forest District Council
  • Persimmon Homes South Coast
  • Thames Developments Limited
  • Vistry Group
  • Wembley Towers Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Countryside UK Properties Ltd on the terms of a section 106 agreement relating to the extension to South Woodham Ferrers in Essex.
  • Advising Wembley Towers Limited on planning in relation to the delivery of a 515 unit residential-led scheme.
  • Advising Createfuture Limited in relation to the negotiation and completion of the section 106 agreement with the London Borough of Ealing Council and the Greater London Authority in connection with a landmark residential building.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Neil Baker

Other key lawyers

Anne Jones, Chris Charlton, Marianne Barker