PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The UK’s largest specialist team

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PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTUREOur planning and infrastructure team offers strength and depth in advising on planning matters across the board from some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country to a wide range of other developments large and small.

“Using expertise across the firm we will help you secure the consents you need and guide you through procurement, to construction and operation.”Mark Challis, Partner at BDB Pitmans

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DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ORDERS

HYBRID BILLS

TCPA APPLICATIONS

COMPULSORY PURCHASE ORDERS

PRIVATE BILLS

TRANSPORT AND WORKS ACT ORDERS

HARBOURS ACT ORDERS

APPLICATIONS

WATERwaste water / water

infrastructure

COMMERCIAL

RESIDENTIAL

ENERGY power generation

/ electric lines / energy infrastructure

TRANSPORTrail / urban transit /highways / aviation / ports, harbours and

marinas

SECTORS

YOUR PROJECT

WHERE WE CAN HELP

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OUR SPECIALIST TEAMOur expertise ensures a smooth and cost effective process for developers and project promoters from application to consent.

As the largest specialist team in the UK, our experience includes advising upon:• more DCO applications than any other law firm;• numerous Transport and Works Act Order applications;• a wide range of developments under the conventional planning

system including housing, commercial, mixed use and other schemes.

We also act for those objecting to developments or otherwise participating on the consenting process.

In addition we can assist on project management and provide strategic and tactical advice on a very wide range of planning matters.

Our four parliamentary agents advise on both private and hybrid bills, including HS2, Crossrail and other major projects.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONSWorking alongside our major projects and planning experts, our specialist public affairs team can assist you in engaging with local communities, their elected representatives and other stakeholders in relation to development.

BENEFIT FROM OUR RELATIONSHIPSOur work is such that we interact regularly with organisations including the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Marine Management Organisation, Historic England, National Grid, Network Rail and Highways England, which can help ease the process of obtaining consent.

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT US...

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“The firm is very easy to instruct and work with, they take the time and interest in getting to know clients and they understand their business needs well.” Chambers and Partners UK 2021

“Excellent strength in depth, one of the largest teams but with good people at all levels.” Legal 500 UK 2021

“Christina is really easy to work with and she is down to earth as well. I value her advice on a range of planning matters. She is a calm and informed voice in complex situations.” Chambers and Partners UK 2021

“There is a friendly atmosphere at the firm, which does not come at the expense of tenacity in the interests of the client.” Chambers and Partners UK 2021

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GET IN TOUCHBDB Pitmans is a leading UK law firm with offices in London, Cambridge, Reading and Southampton. Many of our lawyers and advisers are recognised leaders in their practice areas – their knowledge and expertise helps us to provide a unique, client centred approach to law.

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Mark Challis (Partner)T +44 (0)20 7783 3413 E markchallis@bdbpitmans.com

Christina Daniels (Partner)T +44 (0)118 957 0322 E christinadaniels@bdbpitmans.com

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