Planning

39 Essex Chambers’ planning and property group comprises leading practitioners who combine a strong academic background with pragmatism and versatility.

Our team draws on the strength and expertise of our barristers in public, energy, commercial and common law, including local government probity issues, to provide comprehensive advice in all areas of planning and property law.

Our barristers regularly appear in leading cases in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court, as well as undertaking public inquiry, Crown Court and magistrates’ court work.

Other appearances include before the European Court of Justice, the European Court of First Instance, the Privy Council, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal and courts in the Caribbean.

Testimonials

“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. “

Legal 500 2026

People

  • Joint Head of Chambers

    Richard Harwood OBE KC

    Year of Call 1993 Silk 2013

  • Brian Ash KC

    Year of Call 1975 Silk 1990

  • Nigel Pleming KC

    Year of Call 1971 Silk 1992

  • John Steel KC

    Year of Call 1978 Silk 1993

  • Peter Village KC

    Year of Call 1983 Silk 2002

  • Stephen Tromans KC

    Year of Call 1999 Silk 2009

  • Thomas Hill KC

    Year of Call 1988 Silk 2009

  • Paul Stinchcombe KC

    Year of Call 1985 Silk 2011

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