Approach to costs
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always aim to approach
legal work in a financially-disciplined way. We offer
competitive rates. Our charging approach is both transparent
and geared to the options open to our clients. Our
solicitors generally charge by reference to time spent but
we can often agree fixed fees for specific work or in some
cases risk-adjusted funding structures.
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Planning permission: planning refusal appeals: planning applications
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Council planning negotiations: planning application specialist representation: planning refusal appeals: objections to planning applications | |
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Planning permission solicitors, specialists in negotiations with planning council officers, planning applications, planning law, planning status reviews, planning permission advice, planning appeals against refusals, council planning policies, Green Belt planning advice, advising architects, planning objections. High Court challenges, planning enforcement appeals, changes of use, lawful development certificates, hearings, inquiries, written representations, committee meetings.
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NEW PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK HERE IN FORCE AS OF 27th MARCH 2012.
Under the new rules, there will be a "presumption in favour of sustainable development". Applications which can be said to meet the below 5 "principles of sustainable development" will now be likely to be approved:
• Living within environmental limits
• Ensuring a strong, healthy and just society
• Achieving a sustainable economy
• Promoting good governance
• Using sound science responsibly |
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We offer a highly personal and cost-competitive service nationwide - London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Norwich, Cardiff, Liverpool, Plymouth, Nottingham, Canterbury, Southampton, Oxford, Swansea... | Our planning team (including where applicable specialist consultants) can put your proposals onto a firm foundation and advocate your best way forward through all the stages of the planning process, from initial council negotiations to appeals against planning decisions.
For guidance on a planning application, email us with your circumstances and objectives, and we will get back to you with proposed next steps and costings.

We offer incisive legal thinking and expertise from our planning solicitors working (where applicable) with highly experienced Chartered Town Planners. We can (where applicable) share with our clients experience at the highest level in planning authorities, in private consultancy and in The Planning Inspectorate in Bristol.
We advise and represent clients in all aspects of the planning process, including:
- development and site appraisals
- planning applications and permission
- negotiations with council planning authorities
- presentations at council committees
- objections by third parties
- appeals against refusals of consent
- compulsory purchase and compensation
- hearings including technical advocacy
- lawful development/use certificates
- planning and infrastructure agreements
- enforcement of planning controls
- appeals against enforcement
- joint venture agreements subject to planning issues
Our planning team covers the whole of England & Wales:
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Our planning advice is a firm foundation for decision making | |
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Our representation in negotiations & hearings is heavyweight |
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A selection of our client feedback:
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"I would like you to act for me in connection with these planning applications .............. thank you once again with regards to the previous application, I am very pleased with the service provided. (Windsor) |
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"I would like to go on record that I was most impressed with the preparation materials, which I assume were your work, and of course [your] patient and detailed advocacy. If the result had gone against us, it would not have been for lack of effort or expertise!" (Berkshire) |
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"...I would also like to thank you for your efforts, which have been exceptional, considering the deadlines. I have been very fortunate indeed to have Humphreys & Co. on my side." (Bromley, Kent) |
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"[You] were very positive and have given me hope." (Hereford) |
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"We were extremely happy with the representation made. I don't thing anything else could have been done or said to change the outcome and although we have to be realistic and at the end of the day it is up to a personal interpretation of just one person, the Inspector, the day went much much better than we though prior to the hearing. So, result aside, we are most grateful for the amazing preparation on the case and the knowledge you had of all the facts involved in the case." (Central London) |
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"It was indeed good to meet after speaking for so long. I found it all very interesting yesterday and felt we had by far the stronger team. Fingers crossed now that we get the right result!" (Newbury) |
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"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you both for the time and effort spent so far and for the very helpful and clear explanation of the issues and background to your review and letter." (Somerset) |
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"Can I add my thanks for your timeliness and professionalism with an awkward brief also." (Buckinghamshire) |
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"I well recognise that it takes considerable effort and time to research and draft a letter of objection, and yours was, if I may say so, one of the best I have seen." (Crediton, Devon) |
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"Firstly, thanks for the thoroughly good work that your firm undertook on my behalf. It was all that I had hoped for and whatever the outcome, I feel that I have done all I can." (Gloucestershire) |
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"...I have been very fortunate indeed to have Humphreys & Co. on my side." (Bromley, Kent) |
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"Many thanks for your advice and the attached document, which does give us real hope that our objection will be successful." (Gerrards Cross) |
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"I wish I had found your website earlier! However, I’m hoping that you may still be able to help us. Please advise options and costs." (Cheshire) |
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"It was the most amazing good fortune that we have found ourselves in your very capable hands for the legal aspects of this endeavour." (Liverpool) |
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"Just wanted to say thanks for everything. I know it wasn't a particularly difficult planning matter but I was impressed with the way you dealt with it and your thoughtful and logical approach to it." (Enfield) |
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"...We are absolutely overjoyed and a little stunned at this amazing news - a massive thank you once again for all your skill, dedication and hard work." (London) |
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"A massive thank you again for all your hard work and dedication in appealing our enforcement notice. We are incredibly grateful and would have no hesitation in recommending your services to others (in fact, we already have!)" (Hackney, London) |
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"...Your team has really delivered... Thank you..." |
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"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you both for the time and effort spent so far and for the very helpful and clear explanation of the issues and background to your review and letter." |
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"I love the house plans, I am still actually find it hard to believe they passed them but your work was incredible, I am so happy I found your number that day on google... Property is a great passion of mine in general so I do hope I can do more and I can use you again if I need to as your guidence, and support was second to none." (Blackburn) |
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Email us your objectives and we will send you a proposal for a specialist assessment of your real planning position | |
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Accessibility
We take instructions from UK & international clients. Our independent lawyers are available by email, telephone & fax. With central Bristol offices we are just 90 minutes from London by road or rail and 15 minutes from Bristol International Airport. We can travel to meetings if required.
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Independent approach
We are an independent professional law firm here, not a legal factory turning out mass-produced products. In our experience, determined case-handling is more likely to produce effective results.
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Turnaround time
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. look to input not only
careful legal work and precision but also the determination
to keep matters moving. They aim to work in clients' real
interests with energy and pragmatism.
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Communication skills
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always try to open up the
legal process by giving advice and explaining options to
clients in a concise and straightforward way, identifying
clear courses of action whatever the technical or legal
complexities of the subject. |
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