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Chris Holmes

Legal Director


Why choose me

As a planning lawyer, I help housebuilders secure planning permissions and build homes. I work with national and local housebuilders, land promoters and landowners looking to sell land for development.

Developer clients need fast, commercial advice. I take time to understand their business priorities and deliver urgent guidance when needed. Known for excellent client service, I’ve built strong relationships with local authorities, who are the key decision-makers in planning.

I enjoy the practical side of planning law because you can see the results of your work once homes are built.

I advise on section 106 agreements for applications and appeals, affordable housing, pre-acquisition due diligence, highway and infrastructure agreements, Community Infrastructure Levy regulations, biodiversity net gain and nutrient mitigation.

Outside work, I enjoy trips to the beach, keeping up with my three sons and coffee and cake.

Chris Holmes

As a planning lawyer, I help housebuilders secure planning permissions and build homes. I work with national and local housebuilders, land promoters and landowners looking to sell land for development.

Developer clients need fast, commercial advice. I take time to understand their business priorities and deliver urgent guidance when needed. Known for excellent client service, I’ve built strong relationships with local authorities, who are the key decision-makers in planning.

I enjoy the practical side of planning law because you can see the results of your work once homes are built.

I advise on section 106 agreements for applications and appeals, affordable housing, pre-acquisition due diligence, highway and infrastructure agreements, Community Infrastructure Levy regulations, biodiversity net gain and nutrient mitigation.

Outside work, I enjoy trips to the beach, keeping up with my three sons and coffee and cake.

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Questions my clients ask me

Working to a client’s timeframe is a priority. Speed is often essential for developer clients, and I provide advice quickly to help solve problems.

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