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“The team provides ‘focused advice expressed in understandable terms’, and advised on projects worth a total of £5bn in 2006.”

Legal 500 2007

"The largest planning team in the region is highly rated for its “wide range of clients” and expertise in public sector work and residential developments."

"Fine practitioner” Frank Orr displays particular expertise in land-use matters including highways and listed buildings issues."

Chambers UK 2008

Dickinson Dees Planning Team provides a rare combination of lawyers and chartered planners, offering a truly integrated service. Clients therefore will automatically obtain the benefits of both disciplines.



The Team, who were nominated for the Legal Business’ “Planning and Environmental Team of the Year” in 2005, provides advice and support for both public and private sector clients including advice upon a range of contentious and non-contentious matters on all aspects of the planning and development process. The Planning Team contains eight dedicated full time professional staff and four dedicated support staff.

Key areas of practice include:

• Planning and Development Solutions
• Planning Project Management & Co-ordination of Major Development schemes
• Compulsory Purchase & Land Compensation
• Environmental Assessment
• Planning Appeals Expert Witness & Advocacy
• Legal Agreements
• Emerging Legislation and Case Law
• Highways and Infrastructure
• Member and Officer Training
• Enforcement