'Excellent planning set' Landmark Chambers is home to 'a strong and deep collection of barristers with expertise in housing, planning and other commercial development matters'. The team has a solid track record in advising on a broad spectrum of complex planning matters, often appearing in high-profile planning disputes. David Elvin KC appeared before the Supreme Court in a case involving a challenge to the environmental assessment of planning permission for an oil extraction project and the impact of downstream effects on the environment. Jenny Wigley KC is 'quick-thinking and agile in her advocacy', while the 'decisive' Heather Sargent 'advocates with clarity and precision'. In a boost to chambers, Sasha Blackmore KC and Zack Simons KC both took silk in March 2025.
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Landmark Chambers
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‚Outstanding clerks.‘
‚Ben Connor is accessible and efficient.‘
‚Michael Gooch is always super helpful and responsive.‘
39 Essex Chambers
Described as 'a top planning set', 39 Essex Chambers' team continues to handle a high volume of complex, prominent planning, environment and infrastructure cases in both the public and private sector. James Strachan KC is acting for the Secretary of State for Transport in ongoing proceedings concerning the proposed construction of a road tunnel under Stonehenge. Among the junior end of chambers, Juan Lopez represents developers and infrastructure clients in a wide range of planning cases, and Victoria Hutton brings extensive experience in advising on environmental and energy law matters.
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‚Andrew Poyser knows his barristers inside out and always makes a strong recommendation.‘
‚ Andrew Poyser, Oliver York and Charlie Quant have been extremely helpful and responsive.‘
‚ Elliott Hurrell and Oliver York are excellent communicators.‘
Francis Taylor Building
Francis Taylor Building is ‘an exceptional planning set‘ with ‘excellent strength in depth, especially on infrastructure cases‘. The team brings extensive experience in representing local authorities and developers in high-profile, complex matters. Morag Ellis KC represented the London Borough of Camden in an application for a judicial review concerning planning permission for the redevelopment of a site within the Bloomsbury Conservation Area, where several listed buildings are located. Elsewhere in chambers, Hereward Phillpot KC and Isabella Tafur appeared before the Supreme Court in R (Spitalfields Historic Building Trust) v Tower Hamlets LBC, concerning the limits of local planning authorities’ powers to restrict voting by councillors on planning applications via standing orders. Alex Williams joined the group in August 2025.
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‚Paul Coveney is lovely to work with and James Kemp and Harry Killick provide a good service.‘
‚All of the clerking team are really helpful. James Kemp and Paul Coveney have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.‘
‚James Kemp is knowledgeable and approachable.‘
Cornerstone Barristers
Cornerstone Barristers is 'one of the leading sets for planning law work'. Members routinely advise public authorities and private clients in a wide range of matters, including complex development disputes, judicial reviews and major planning inquiries. Recent instructions for the group include Thomas Cosgrove KC representing Guildford Borough Council in a planning inquiry into a proposed residential development project on a site in the immediate vicinity of Guildford Cathedral, while Richard Ground KC appeared for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in a called-in planning inquiry concerning planning permission for the development of a prominent film studio within the Green Belt. Ruchi Parekh has 'considerable expertise in planning and environmental law'. Harriet Townsend KC took silk in March 2025.
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‚Daryl Hughes and his team are great to work with.‘
‚Daryl Hughes‘ service has been exemplary – timely and highly efficient.‘
‚Daniel Gatt is a delight to work with – always helpful and accommodating.‘
Six Pump Court
Six Pump Court's team has 'a wide range of expertise in planning and environmental law'. Stephen Hockman KC has an excellent track record in handling cases concerning environmental issues, and recently acted as counsel to a major steel producer regarding allegations of dust nuisance. Turning to the juniors, Noémi Byrd represented the claimant in McLeish v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a Court of Appeal case concerning the issue of the legal ramifications of an apparent error on an original, definitive map of public rights of way.
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‚Ryan Barrow is a very friendly and efficient clerk.‘
‚Ryan Barrow is excellent in communication, resolving queries swiftly and offering high levels of client care. ‚
‚The clerks are very friendly, personable and quick to assist.‘
Landmark Chambers
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‚Outstanding clerks.‘
‚Ben Connor is accessible and efficient.‘
‚Michael Gooch is always super helpful and responsive.‘
39 Essex Chambers
Described as 'a top planning set', 39 Essex Chambers' team continues to handle a high volume of complex, prominent planning, environment and infrastructure cases in both the public and private sector. James Strachan KC is acting for the Secretary of State for Transport in ongoing proceedings concerning the proposed construction of a road tunnel under Stonehenge. Among the junior end of chambers, Juan Lopez represents developers and infrastructure clients in a wide range of planning cases, and Victoria Hutton brings extensive experience in advising on environmental and energy law matters.
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‚Andrew Poyser knows his barristers inside out and always makes a strong recommendation.‘
‚ Andrew Poyser, Oliver York and Charlie Quant have been extremely helpful and responsive.‘
‚ Elliott Hurrell and Oliver York are excellent communicators.‘
Francis Taylor Building
Francis Taylor Building is ‘an exceptional planning set‘ with ‘excellent strength in depth, especially on infrastructure cases‘. The team brings extensive experience in representing local authorities and developers in high-profile, complex matters. Morag Ellis KC represented the London Borough of Camden in an application for a judicial review concerning planning permission for the redevelopment of a site within the Bloomsbury Conservation Area, where several listed buildings are located. Elsewhere in chambers, Hereward Phillpot KC and Isabella Tafur appeared before the Supreme Court in R (Spitalfields Historic Building Trust) v Tower Hamlets LBC, concerning the limits of local planning authorities’ powers to restrict voting by councillors on planning applications via standing orders. Alex Williams joined the group in August 2025.
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‚Paul Coveney is lovely to work with and James Kemp and Harry Killick provide a good service.‘
‚All of the clerking team are really helpful. James Kemp and Paul Coveney have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.‘
‚James Kemp is knowledgeable and approachable.‘
Cornerstone Barristers
Cornerstone Barristers is 'one of the leading sets for planning law work'. Members routinely advise public authorities and private clients in a wide range of matters, including complex development disputes, judicial reviews and major planning inquiries. Recent instructions for the group include Thomas Cosgrove KC representing Guildford Borough Council in a planning inquiry into a proposed residential development project on a site in the immediate vicinity of Guildford Cathedral, while Richard Ground KC appeared for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in a called-in planning inquiry concerning planning permission for the development of a prominent film studio within the Green Belt. Ruchi Parekh has 'considerable expertise in planning and environmental law'. Harriet Townsend KC took silk in March 2025.
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‚Daryl Hughes and his team are great to work with.‘
‚Daryl Hughes‘ service has been exemplary – timely and highly efficient.‘
‚Daniel Gatt is a delight to work with – always helpful and accommodating.‘
Six Pump Court
Six Pump Court's team has 'a wide range of expertise in planning and environmental law'. Stephen Hockman KC has an excellent track record in handling cases concerning environmental issues, and recently acted as counsel to a major steel producer regarding allegations of dust nuisance. Turning to the juniors, Noémi Byrd represented the claimant in McLeish v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a Court of Appeal case concerning the issue of the legal ramifications of an apparent error on an original, definitive map of public rights of way.
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‚Ryan Barrow is a very friendly and efficient clerk.‘
‚Ryan Barrow is excellent in communication, resolving queries swiftly and offering high levels of client care. ‚
‚The clerks are very friendly, personable and quick to assist.‘