1. What types of planning law services do Wollens offer?
Wollens provides expert legal support for planning applications, appeals, enforcement matters, Section 106 agreements, planning obligations, and highways agreements across both urban and rural developments.

2. Can Wollens help with Section 106 agreements in Devon?
Yes. We regularly draft, negotiate, and advise on Section 106 agreements (planning obligations), ensuring they are clear, enforceable, and proportionate to the development.

3. Do you support developers with land promotion and strategic planning?
Absolutely. We work with developers and landowners to maximise land value through planning permissions, appeals, infrastructure agreements, and site assembly strategies.

4. Can Wollens assist with planning appeals?
Yes. If your application has been refused, we can guide you through the planning appeal process, prepare statements of case, and represent you at hearings or inquiries.

5. Do you act for local authorities and public sector bodies?
We advise councils and housing associations on planning policy, drafting planning obligations, highways adoption agreements, and responding to development proposals.

6. How do you support agricultural and rural clients?
We assist with Class Q conversions, rural diversification projects, and agricultural planning applications—tailoring advice to meet DEFRA and local planning authority standards.

7. What is a highways agreement?
A highways agreement, such as under Sections 38 or 278 of the Highways Act, allows private developers to carry out works on or dedicate land as public highway. We advise on drafting, negotiation, and legal compliance.

8. Can you help resolve planning disputes or enforcement actions?
Yes. We represent clients in planning enforcement proceedings and negotiate with local planning authorities to resolve breaches or secure retrospective consents.

9. Do you handle compulsory purchase orders (CPOs)?
We advise both acquiring authorities and affected landowners on compulsory purchase processes, compensation, and objections to CPOs.

10. Who should I contact at Wollens for planning and highways matters?
Please call us on 01803 213 251 or email us via our contact page to speak to a specialist in our Planning & Highways team.

Speak to Jon Dunkley

Jon is a Partner at Wollens and can advise you. Contact Jon via email jon.dunkley@wollens.co.uk or call 01271 341021.

Jon Dunkley - Wollens Solicitors Devon

You can also complete an online enquiry form. One of the Wollens team will contact you as soon as they are available.