Chambers has a long-standing reputation for quality advisory and advocacy services in Planning Law, dating back more than half a century.
Our members have been instructed in some of the most important cases (Tesco v Dundee, BDW Trading v Secretary of State, Richborough Estates v Cheshire East BC) and many of the most significant and controversial planning proposals including new town settlements, large scale employment, nuclear power stations, sports stadia, new roads and green energy.
The team ‘has an established reputation for excellence in planning law’ and offers advisory and advocacy services at all levels, from leading KCs to very junior barristers. Our members provide advice from the very conception of a development to its conclusion, whether that be achieving planning consent, at appeal or through to legal challenges in the courts. We assist at every stage in the process, from pre application to planning committee, during an appeal process and through the courts.
Members act on behalf of developers, land promoters, housebuilders, energy providers, local authorities and private individuals, including local action groups.
The LURA 2023 spells out change for planning. It aims to bring planning into the 21st Century, to get us building again and to deliver…
Scott Stemp, Daniel Henderson and Jessica Allen are hosting a seminar on 15th October on the Forestry Act 1967. The talk looks to guide landowners…
After months of anticipation, the new NPPF is finally here, heralding what the Deputy Prime Minister has called a “landmark overhaul” to “shake up a…
Felling trees is frequently an essential element of promoting a site, but the law around felling is complex, and changing fast. Proceeding with felling without…
No5 Barristers’ Chambers welcomes 7 new Pupils. We are delighted to welcome 7 new Pupils into Chambers, ready to officially begin pupillage with us next…
Effective enforcement is key to ensuring a functional planning system, but the legal provisions can be complex. Recent statutory changes have modified long-standing rules around…
Following the dismissals already in the past 12 months of 3 separate appeals, see previous article, a further appeal in Nuneaton and Bedworth for up…
In 2021, Cornerstone Barristers and four other planning, property and public law sets (Field Court Chambers, Francis Taylor Building, Kings Chambers, and Landmark Chambers), set…
Scott Stemp, Daniel Henderson and Jessica Allen are hosting a seminar on 15th October on the Forestry Act 1967. The talk looks to guide landowners…
On 28th November 2023 an appeal by Cartwright Homes was dismissed by Inspector Jonathan Edwards, following a hearing, in respect of a proposal for 29…
In an important judgment, the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has allowed an appeal against the First-tier Tribunal’s decision in respect of a set of conditions…
R(Smar Holdings Limited) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [2024] EWHC 2034 (Admin) Key take-aways: It is lawful to impose a…
Following the successful Green Belt Summit Conference, the speakers, including No5’s Richard Kimblin KC and James Corbet, have realised a paper co-authored with LUC ,…
Jessica Allen has successfully secured an abatement order, compensation and costs for her client in respect of complaints laid against three superior leaseholders and their…
No5 is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted for six awards at The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024 which is due to take place…
Yesterday No5 and LUC held a Green Belt Summit at the IET London: Savoy Place. A big thank you to the speakers, Lord Matthew Taylor,…
Thank you to all who attended the Local Planning Authority Seminar Yesterday. We hope it was both informative and enjoyable for you all.