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Brendon Lee

Legal Director, Planning, Highways & Environment

Why choose me

Environmental law is at the forefront of important present and future issues for society both nationally and globally. I’m excited to be involved in how the UK meets such issues through my work in real estate, whether that be through infrastructure and town planning, public access rights and compulsory purchase.

I work with individuals (eg. home owners, development site owners), developers, SMEs (eg. care homes, retail shops), statutory bodies and social landlords, offering clear concise advice with an emphasis on what can be achieved as opposed to focusing on what cannot.

My legal specialisms include town and country planning, public access rights, environmental law, compulsory purchase and compensation, and judicial review and legal challenges. I’m committed to assisting clients in securing the best outcome in all matters relating to town planning and public access rights.

I am a member of the Compulsory Purchase Association (CPA) and the Institute of Public Rights of Way (IPROW).

In work, I’m passionate about seeing every matter through to its conclusion. Outside of work, it’s Rugby League.

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Environmental law is at the forefront of important present and future issues for society both nationally and globally. I’m excited to be involved in how the UK meets such issues through my work in real estate, whether that be through infrastructure and town planning, public access rights and compulsory purchase.

I work with individuals (eg. home owners, development site owners), developers, SMEs (eg. care homes, retail shops), statutory bodies and social landlords, offering clear concise advice with an emphasis on what can be achieved as opposed to focusing on what cannot.

My legal specialisms include town and country planning, public access rights, environmental law, compulsory purchase and compensation, and judicial review and legal challenges. I’m committed to assisting clients in securing the best outcome in all matters relating to town planning and public access rights.

I am a member of the Compulsory Purchase Association (CPA) and the Institute of Public Rights of Way (IPROW).

In work, I’m passionate about seeing every matter through to its conclusion. Outside of work, it’s Rugby League.

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Questions my clients ask me

6 weeks from the date of the decision. There is unfortunately no flexibility in this deadline. Instruct us as soon as you can should you wish to challenge.

Public footpaths are usually diverted in such circumstances under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. We can guide you through the process.

You may be able to serve a blight notice which is known as a CPO in reverse. This forces an acquiring authority to purchase your property earlier than their planned timescales. We can guide you through the process.

Read what my clients say about me

His responses to communications was always swift, intelligent and highlighted his experience in this field.

Mr and Mrs Smith Path Diversion Order

I received excellent service from Brendon Lee at HCR. Highly recommend using him for any property issues you need resolving quickly and efficiently

To find out more about the type of work that led to this testimonial, read our article.

Client CIL liability notice dispute

Goes above and beyond to help, Brendon Lee saved us thousands in a law suit by researching and finding a way for us to move forward.

Client Testimonial Legal 500

We enjoyed working with Brendon and with his extensive knowledge he was able to achieve a positive outcome for us. He’s always very contactable and an efficient communicator. We would be happy to use his services again.

Client Testimonial TPO Dispute

Buying land only to find that it was considered to be highway by the local council was a real blow for Brendon Lee’s clients Ollie and Francesca, but Brendon was able to retrieve the situation for them and secure them a reduction on the purchase price too.

He was able to have the highway rights over the land removed, which enabled the couple to use the land freely and to fence it off if they chose.

Ollie said: “I would like to say a huge thank you for dealing with this issue for us. The reality on our side is that we were pretty stressed and worried about the situation when it first arrived. With your assistance you’ve taken away all that stress and made this a simple process.”

Planning expertise rescued clients’ land purchase

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Legal 500 – Rising Star 2024

Legal 500 – Rising Star 2024

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