England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate
Walker Morris LLP
The team at Walker Morris LLP is well regarded for its ‘quality of work and proven success rate’ on a wide spectrum of planning matters, handling major residential and logistics developments as well as a growing volume of infrastructure projects on behalf of clients such as Taylor Wimpey and Caddick. In addition to advising on large-scale planning applications and compulsory purchase orders, the team maintains a strong presence in contentious matters and regularly assists with planning appeals and public inquiries. Practice head and residential development expert Richard Sagar is a key contact for appeals and disputes, while Chris Slater regularly handles section 106 planning applications. Rob Moore is also highly recommended for his advice on land promotion matters. In December 2022, Alison Ogley left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are very experienced, and have the ability to offer a rounded level of advice from site acquisitions through to S106 and any planning issues through the development process. Their uniqueness comes from the strength of their professionals and from their ability to consistently offer this rounded advice.’
‘All the team members I have worked with on a regular basis (Chris Slater, Richard Sagar, Rob Moore, Josh Kitson) are on hand and available to answer queries and provide advice at short notice. The right level of advice is given depending on circumstance.’
‘This is a very strong planning team.’
‘Rob Moore is exceptional for his ability to get on top of and hold the details of a case at his fingertip. He is an excellent strategist too, as well as being personable.’
‘Rob Moore is really one of the best.’
‘Walker Morris has an excellent reputation in this field and are renowned for their quality of work and proven success rate. They have a forensic approach which leaves no stone unturned!’
‘I have worked with Richard Sagar and Rob Moore. They are very professional, but also approachable, and they tell you how it is! They know their profession inside out, are very thorough, and get to the heart of issues directly. They are very honest in their assessment of the likely chances of a project's success.’
Key clients
- Arla Foods
- Anchor
- Asda Stores
- Avant Homes
- Axiom
- Berkley De Veer
- BDW Group
- Bellway Homes
- Bowmer & Kirkland Limited
- Caddick Group
- Commercial Estates Group
- FCC Environment (UK) Limited
- Galliford Try
- Gleeson Developments
- Hallam Land Management Ltd
- Harworth Group
- Highstone Homes
- Mulgrave
- Newett Homes
- Park Holidays UK
- Park Lane Properties Ltd
- Redrow Homes
- Taylor Wimpey
- The Peel Group
- Town Centre Securities plc
- Unite Group
Work highlights
- Acted for Harworth on a section 78 appeal against the refusal of outline planning permission for the erection of up to 397 dwellings and associated infrastructure.
- Advised Caddick on the Examination in Public of the Local Plan to promote a 4.5m sq ft logistics and industrial development on the A57/A1 junction.
- Advised Taylor Wimpey and Redrow on planning and highway matters and the drafting of a complex 106 agreement in relation to a proposed development in Leeds for up to 925 dwellings, including means of primary vehicle access, a central spine road, associated infrastructure works, and a 2.6 ha community hub facility (provisionally comprising a primary school, convenience store and health provision).
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Sagar