Planning law plays a central role in the success of development projects and the use of land and property. Whether you are promoting land for development, navigating the planning process or delivering infrastructure, the legal framework can be complex.
At Wollens, our specialist Planning & Highways team provides clear, practical advice to developers, landowners and property owners across Devon and the South West. We support clients at every stage of the planning process, from initial site strategy through to planning applications, infrastructure agreements and appeals.
Our approach is collaborative and commercially focused. We work closely with planning consultants, engineers, architects and development teams to help unlock opportunities and deliver successful outcomes.
Get in touch with our team of Planning & Highways Legal Services experts today to discuss your requirements. You can contact us via email Email or telephone us 01803 213251
We provide a full range of planning and highways legal services to support development projects and property matters.
Section 106 Agreements
Section 106 agreements are commonly required as part of the planning process to secure contributions towards infrastructure, affordable housing and community facilities.
We advise developers and landowners on negotiating, reviewing and managing Section 106 agreements to ensure planning obligations are proportionate and aligned with development viability.
Section 38 Agreements
Section 38 agreements allow developers to construct new estate roads that will be adopted by the local highway authority.
Our team advises on negotiating highway adoption agreements and ensuring the legal framework supports the delivery and long-term maintenance of development infrastructure.
Section 278 Agreements
Section 278 agreements are required where development involves works to the existing public highway, such as junction improvements or new access arrangements.
We support developers in negotiating highway works agreements and coordinating infrastructure delivery with highway authorities.
Certificates of Lawfulness
Certificates of Lawfulness provide legal confirmation that an existing use or proposed development is lawful under planning legislation.
We assist property owners and developers in preparing applications, reviewing evidence and confirming the planning status of land and property.
Planning Applications and Appeals
Navigating the planning system can be challenging, particularly where applications are refused or conditions are disputed.
We provide legal advice on planning applications, development strategy and planning appeals, helping clients move projects forward and resolve planning issues.
Supporting Developers, Landowners and Property Owners
Our Planning & Highways team regularly works with:
We understand the commercial and practical challenges involved in development and planning projects, and we provide advice that is both legally robust and commercially focused.
Knowledgeable and super helpful. I can’t recommend Simon highly enough. I needed quite a complicated legal agreement for a planning application at very short notice and he was really efficient and professional. From outset I felt very confident and reassured that he could get it done.
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Wollens has extensive experience advising on planning and highways matters across Devon and the wider South West.
Our team has strong relationships with local planning authorities, highway authorities and professional networks, enabling us to provide informed, practical advice tailored to the regional planning environment.
