Can I appeal a planning refusal?

Yes. Our planning law solicitors prepare appeals, manage evidence, and represent clients before the Planning Inspectorate to challenge refusals and secure fair planning decisions.

What are common planning disputes?

Common disputes include planning refusals, enforcement notices, and boundary disagreements. Aldwych Legal’s planning dispute lawyers handle all aspects of these matters across the UK.

Can enforcement notices be challenged?

Yes. Our planning permission dispute solicitors act swiftly to appeal or negotiate against unjust enforcement notices, protecting property rights and avoiding unnecessary penalties or demolition.

Do you handle boundary disputes?

Our boundary dispute solicitors assist in clarifying property boundaries and resolving conflicts between neighbouring landowners, using negotiation and legal representation where required.

What is the role of a planning law solicitor?

Planning law solicitors advise clients on planning permissions, appeals, and compliance with statutory frameworks, ensuring every development aligns with local and national regulations.

When should I seek planning legal advice?

It’s best to consult planning permission lawyers early in the process—before submitting applications, after refusals, or upon receiving enforcement notices—to safeguard your position.

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Q: What does a planning permission lawyer do?

A planning permission lawyer advises on planning applications, appeals, and enforcement issues. Aldwych Legal assists clients in resolving disputes and achieving legally compliant development outcomes.

At Aldwych Legal, our planning permission lawyers act for individuals, developers, and businesses facing complex planning and boundary challenges. From planning refusals to appeals and enforcement issues, our planning law solicitors deliver clear, strategic guidance grounded in deep regulatory insight. We help clients achieve fair, practical outcomes in every dispute.

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Your Planning Permission Lawyers & Solicitors for Complex Disputes

Aldwych Legal provides clear, strategic advice in planning permission disputes, representing individuals, developers, and businesses across the UK. Our planning dispute lawyers handle objections, appeals, and enforcement challenges with precision and confidence. With deep experience in local authority procedures and property law, we guide clients through every stage—protecting interests, resolving conflicts, and ensuring outcomes that stand up legally and commercially.

Strategic Advice

Our planning permission dispute solicitors offer detailed legal guidance from the outset, assessing development plans, planning refusals, and enforcement actions. We focus on strategy, compliance, and risk management, ensuring clients understand their legal position and the best available options. Each case benefits from our rigorous preparation and knowledge of planning regulations and appeals procedures.

Dispute Resolution

Our planning law solicitors manage disputes efficiently, from planning objections to boundary disagreements and appeals before local authorities or the Planning Inspectorate. Whether negotiating with councils or contesting decisions, we work to secure favourable resolutions with minimal disruption, using mediation and litigation where necessary to protect our clients’ planning rights.

Comprehensive Representation

Aldwych Legal’s planning dispute lawyers collaborate across property, environmental, and regulatory disciplines to deliver integrated solutions. From complex land use issues to boundary disagreements, our boundary dispute solicitors provide reliable, results-driven representation. We combine legal insight with practical negotiation to achieve sustainable, enforceable outcomes for property owners, investors, and developers alike.

Our Expertise in Planning Permission Disputes

Planning Application Appeals

Our planning permission lawyers assist clients in appealing refused planning applications, ensuring that submissions meet all statutory requirements. We prepare detailed representations and advocate before local authorities and appeal bodies, guiding clients through the process with clarity and precision.

Planning Enforcement Defence

Aldwych Legal’s planning law solicitors act swiftly when enforcement notices are issued, challenging improper actions and negotiating with local planning authorities. We protect clients’ property interests and work to secure practical, compliant outcomes that minimise disruption or financial loss.

Boundary and Land Disputes

Our boundary dispute solicitors help homeowners, developers, and landowners resolve disagreements over land use, property lines, and development rights. We combine negotiation, mediation, and legal representation to deliver fair, lasting resolutions that protect ownership and avoid unnecessary litigation.

Judicial Review of Planning Decisions

Our planning dispute lawyers handle judicial reviews where local authority or inspectorate decisions are unlawful or procedurally unfair. We advise on prospects, manage applications, and ensure clients’ rights are upheld through rigorous legal argument and strategic representation.

Planning Obligations and Conditions

Our planning law solicitors advise on Section 106 agreements, planning conditions, and related obligations. We ensure compliance while safeguarding clients’ development interests, helping to negotiate fair and proportionate terms that align with both regulatory standards and project objectives.

Development and Land Use Advice

Aldwych Legal’s planning permission dispute solicitors provide proactive advice on proposed developments, zoning, and land use policy. Our team helps clients anticipate potential objections, mitigate risk, and progress projects efficiently within the framework of planning law and local authority regulation.

Planning Law Solicitors & Lawyers for Complex Property Disputes

Aldwych Legal’s team of planning permission lawyers and planning law solicitors provides expert legal support to clients facing planning, development, and boundary-related challenges. We combine deep knowledge of planning law with strategic insight to achieve effective, compliant outcomes in every matter.

We act for homeowners, developers, investors, and businesses navigating planning refusals, enforcement actions, or appeals. Whether it involves boundary disagreements, land use restrictions, or planning permission conditions, our planning dispute lawyers offer clear, practical advice tailored to each client’s objectives.

Known for precision and professionalism, Aldwych Legal approaches every case with a focus on resolution and results. Our planning permission dispute solicitors work efficiently to protect clients’ property interests, ensuring clarity, fairness, and compliance throughout the process. For complex development and land issues, our boundary dispute solicitors deliver trusted representation and enduring solutions.

How We Work

Our Approach to Planning Permission Dispute Cases

At Aldwych Legal, our planning permission lawyers follow a clear, structured process designed to achieve efficient and fair outcomes. Every matter is managed with precision, strategic insight, and open communication. Our planning law solicitors ensure clients understand each stage, from initial assessment to resolution, with consistent guidance and transparency throughout.

Case Assessment

Our team conducts a detailed review of planning documents, decisions, and correspondence. We identify key issues, assess prospects, and advise clients on the best course of action for their planning or boundary dispute.

Strategic Planning

Once the position is clear, our planning dispute lawyers develop a tailored strategy. This may involve negotiation with local authorities, preparation for appeal, or liaising with surveyors and planning experts to strengthen your case.

Representation & Advocacy

Our planning permission dispute solicitors represent clients before local councils, tribunals, or the Planning Inspectorate. We ensure every submission, argument, and communication is precise, persuasive, and legally sound to secure the best possible result.

Strategic Planning

Resolution & Follow-Up

After resolving the matter, our boundary dispute solicitors provide clear guidance on next steps, compliance obligations, and preventative measures. We aim to close every case with certainty and confidence, ensuring long-term protection of our clients’ property interests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a planning permission lawyer do?

A planning permission lawyer assists clients in navigating local authority planning processes, including applications, appeals, and enforcement matters. At Aldwych Legal, our team advises on planning refusals, objections, and development challenges, ensuring every case complies with statutory frameworks while protecting clients’ property interests through strategic and precise representation.

When should I contact a planning law solicitor?

You should contact a planning law solicitor as soon as you receive a planning refusal, enforcement notice, or neighbour objection. Early legal advice can prevent procedural errors, preserve appeal rights, and improve the likelihood of a positive outcome in planning or boundary-related disputes.

Can a planning dispute lawyer challenge a local authority decision?

Yes. Our planning dispute lawyers can challenge local authority decisions through formal appeal or judicial review. We assess whether the authority acted unlawfully or unreasonably, prepare supporting evidence, and represent clients in hearings before the Planning Inspectorate or the High Court when necessary.

What is the process for appealing a planning refusal?

Appealing a planning refusal involves submitting an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate within a strict deadline. Our planning permission dispute solicitors prepare detailed grounds of appeal, collate supporting documentation, and manage communications with the planning authority to ensure procedural compliance and strong legal presentation throughout.

Can you help with enforcement notices or stop notices?

Yes. Aldwych Legal’s planning law solicitors act quickly to challenge unlawful enforcement or stop notices. We analyse the authority’s justification, advise on possible defences, and engage in negotiations to resolve matters efficiently, often avoiding escalation or costly demolition or compliance actions.

Do planning disputes often involve boundary issues?

Frequently. Our boundary dispute solicitors handle cases where planning boundaries or property lines are unclear or contested. We coordinate with surveyors and legal counsel to establish accurate boundaries, protect land rights, and ensure any planning or construction activity aligns with lawful ownership limits.

What is a judicial review in planning law?

A judicial review allows the court to examine whether a planning decision was made lawfully. Our planning permission lawyers pursue judicial reviews only when strong procedural or legal grounds exist, ensuring clients’ resources are directed toward cases with genuine merit and potential for success.

Why choose Aldwych Legal for planning permission disputes?

Aldwych Legal’s planning permission dispute solicitors combine legal expertise, commercial awareness, and tactical precision. With experience across complex appeals, enforcement actions, and boundary issues, we deliver effective strategies and dependable representation—helping clients achieve sustainable, fair, and legally robust resolutions in all types of planning matters.

Recent Planning Permission Disputes Case Studies

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