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Property, Planning & Environment Law
Silver & Slate Lawyers advises landowners, developers, businesses and individuals on property, planning and environment matters with a strong focus on clarity and commercial awareness. We assist clients in navigating regulatory frameworks, approvals and disputes, providing early strategic advice where timing and direction are critical.
Our approach is to engage early, assess the statutory and planning context, and identify risks and opportunities before they escalate. We prioritise practical solutions, proactive negotiation where possible and decisive action when formal proceedings are required, always with a focus on efficient, workable outcomes.
Experience & Expertise Across Property & Planning
Extensive experience advising across a broad range of property, planning, and environment matters, supporting clients through transactions, approvals, disputes, and compliance. This work is grounded in clear advice, risk awareness, and practical outcomes across residential, rural, and commercial contexts.
Our expertise and experience include:
Planning & Environment FAQs
Straightforward answers to planning and environment questions, helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
As early as possible. Early advice can help identify risks, clarify approval pathways and avoid costly delays or enforcement action. We assist clients at all stages, including pre-purchase and application planning, through to disputes and court proceedings.
Yes. We regularly assist with local government applications, planning approvals, compliance issues and negotiations with councils and regulators. Our aim is to resolve issues efficiently and help projects progress within the applicable planning framework.
No. Many matters can be resolved through a conciliation conference or by engaging with councils to review their initial decision. We explore these options first, where appropriate. Formal proceedings are pursued only where necessary to protect your interests or achieve a workable outcome.
We advise on a broad range of property matters, including residential, rural, commercial and industrial property transactions; leasing; acquisitions and disposals; easements and land-use rights; neighbourhood disputes; and conveyancing for purchases, sales and transfers, to name a few.
Yes. We advise on civil and criminal environment matters, water licence issues, and unauthorised development works approvals. Our approach focuses on risk management, early resolution, and the protection of both legal and commercial interests.
We work collaboratively with our clients to define clear objectives, manage scope, and focus on the issues that truly matter. By providing practical advice and proportionate strategies, we aim to minimise uncertainty, control costs and achieve timely, effective outcomes.
