England - South West • Real estate
Thrings LLP
The ‘refreshingly commercial’ planning practice at Thrings LLP has significant expertise in rural planning issues such as farm diversification and EIA development. The unit is also well-placed to advise on residential developments and contentious work, including appeals against enforcement notices. In Bristol, practice chair Alex Madden frequently advises on EIA regulations and offences involving tree preservation orders. Rosalyn Trotman's planning experience encompasses both contentious and non-contentious work, while Fred Quartermain is well versed in matters concerning heritage assets.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Big practice but with a small practice mentality one to one service which is excellent and refreshingly commercial.’
‘Alex Madden & Fred Quartermain. Both extremely talented and have a fantastic depth of knowledge in their specialist sector.’
‘Owning a Grade I listed building located in the middle of a market town in the Cotswolds creates unique planning issues. We rely heavily on Thrings to resolve these issues for us.’
‘Both Fred Quartermain and Ros Trotman have been wonderful advocates for us.’
Key clients
- Newland Homes
- L.W. Developments
- Hills Homes
- Eastleigh Borough Council
- Baylis Estates
- Inland Homes Plc
- Whim Hospitality
- Titchfield Festival Theatre
- 6A Vision Homes Ltd
- SPM Homes Ltd
- Land Value Alliances
- Cotswold Homes
Work highlights
- Advised Newland Homes Limited on the negotiation of section 106 agreements to secure planning permission for 111 low and zero carbon homes in Stroud on a brownfield site.
- Advised Eastleigh Borough Council on the drafting of section 106 agreements for the Horton Heath project.
- Advised a private individual on a judicial review of the BANES Council decision to grant planning permission for an eco-farm.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alex Madden