England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate
Schofield Sweeney‘s planning team is capable of handling a large volume of residential, industrial and retail development mandates, assisting clients with planning agreements and compulsory purchases. The practice is also well versed in advising on appeals against enforcement notices and planning permission refusals in support of commercial development projects. The practice is led by Amanda Beresford, a ’highly regarded‘ practitioner whose advice on planning appeals and permissions is highly sought by developers and landowners. Beresford is also well-versed in contentious matters and regularly acts for clients in objections to planning proposals.
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‘Amanda Beresford has provided me with excellent planning advice. She has a very professional approach and good communication and is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Accessible, friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend them highly for the work carried out on planning appeals.’
‘Amanda Beresford is highly regarded. Always available and able to provide insightful advice where needed.’
Leading individuals
Partner Amanda is head of planning. A qualified planner, as well as a solicitor, her specialisms include all aspects of planning appeals, judicial reviews, planning agreements, listed building consent, environmental assessment, planning enforcement and also highways and compulsory purchase and for all types of development including – housing, waste, transport, and commercial.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Amanda Beresford