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Our Practice

We are a boutique law firm specialising in all aspects of planning, highways, and compulsory purchase.

Advising across England and Wales, we act for developers, public authorities, and landowners in relation to projects of all sizes. We regularly advise and work in partnership with other legal practices and professional advisers. We also act for individuals and interest groups affected by development proposals.

No two developments are the same. Our advice is always commercial and tailored to the suit the requirements of our clients.

Why Choose Us?

Specialist Knowledge

As planning, compulsory purchase and highways experts, our lawyers work in partnership with clients and their consultant teams to deliver results.

Sector Experience

We act for clients across a range of development sectors, including residential, employment, leisure, retail, agriculture. energy, minerals, and waste.

Proven Track Record

We have been consistently recognised by independent legal directories as being one of the country’s leading planning law firms.

Cost Effective

As a boutique legal practice, we can offer flexible pricing arrangements that provide value for money.

What Our Clients Say

“They are an excellent firm with first-class planning law expertise, who have provided excellent service””

"The team have provided us with comprehensive support across a wide range of issues, and their input has been invaluable."

‘The Walton and Co team very much give you the feeling that you are being made a part of the family. They are keen to be part of a team and offer solutions to problems outside the planning advice they give.’

“The firm has considerable expertise in promotion, highways, and compulsory purchase issues and acts for an impressive number of developers and other sizeable companies. The team also possesses notable experience in advising on complex section 106 agreements”

The firm is recognised for offering ‘unparalleled experience and knowledge’ when advising on section 106 agreements, compulsory purchase orders and highways agreements in connection with large-scale residential and commercial developments.

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Kings Speech and the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Following the Labour Party’s victory in the 2024 General Election, reform of the planning system has become a key part of the Government agenda. Amongst...

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Successful Appeals for Lincolnshire Sites

We are pleased to have assisted a private landowner in obtaining outline permission at appeal for 80 dwellings in Humberston. Our team managed the appeal,...

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Changes to Enforcement Time Limits

Significant changes to planning enforcement time limits have taken effect in England from 25 April 2024 through the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023. The Previous...