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Planning lawyers in London & Thames Valley

 

Our Commercial Real Estate team have the expertise in dealing with planning agreements on behalf of our clients and regularly advise on contracts conditional on the grant of planning permissions.

We also work closely with specialist planning consultants, who can provide additional support where required in relation to any queries you may have. 

“They are knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and a pleasure to work with.” 

Chambers and Partners

FAQs- Planning

Usually your lease will either stop you from obtaining any planning permission or require you to get the landlord’s consent to a planning application. Not all changes in planning use require planning permission as a different use could still fall within a permitted use class. However, it will depend on the terms of the lease as to whether you will be able to change use at all, or with landlord’s consent.

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  • 01 April 2025
  • Commercial Real Estate

FAQ – Acheter un local commercial en Angleterre et au Pays de Galle

Si vous voulez investir dans le marché immobilier anglais et gallois (les deux pays partage la même juridiction légal), il y a beaucoup de différences avec une acquisition en France; le principe légal caveat emptor étant une distinction majeur.

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  • 10 March 2025
  • Commercial Real Estate

Etapes clés dans une transaction immobilière anglaise

On nous demande souvent quelles sont les étapes clés dans l’achat d’un local commercial ; voici le parcours typique d’un acheteur ou preneur.

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  • 13 February 2025
  • Commercial Real Estate

What are restrictive covenants and how do they relate to the planning system?

Restrictive covenants on use can be one of the more problematic aspects of a property transaction. Even if the restrictive covenants do not affect one’s development plans for the land, they may be an issue for subsequent buyers or future lenders.

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  • 31 December 2024
  • Commercial Real Estate

Real Estate update and 2025 expectations

Last year brought about major political changes in the UK. Amongst many pledges by the UK’s new government, the following are certain to have a significant impact on commercial real estate for the years to come

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  • 09 December 2024
  • Commercial Real Estate

What happens to a sublease when the headlease is surrendered, forfeited or disclaimed?

The intermediate tenant under the headlease falls away and the tenant under the sublease becomes the direct tenant of the superior landlord.

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  • 21 October 2024
  • Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE): why is it important to get them right?

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE) have been a part of a commercial property transaction for over two decades now. Nonetheless, it would be safe to say they can be tricky to deal with.

We have always been impressed with the speed and reactivity displayed by the Clarkslegal Commercial Property team and their ability to make complex situations seem more straightforward.” 

Crown Europe

“It has been an immense pleasure to work closely with this firm that takes great care of its clients. The professionals are of the highest calibre and diligence.” 

Orkhan Eyyubov, Founding Director – New Canada Capital