Urban planning lawyer – advice and litigation

Lawyers with expertise in urban planning and litigation

The Firm assists clients in both:

• The preparation of town planning files and all related administrative procedures;
• The framework for disputes relating to urban planning law, in particular those relating to requests for cancellation of urban planning documents (building permits, work permits, development permits, etc.) or administrative decisions refusing to issue urban planning permits.

This gives him an overview that allows him to define a precise strategy and best defend the interests of each party. We also intervene in the study of the legality of local urban planning schemes .

We assist our clients with disputes and issues relating to local urban planning schemes (PLU, PLUI). This may include, for example:

• Challenges to modification or revision of the Local Urban Planning Plan ,
• Changes to urban planning zoning
• Disputes over the classification or downgrading of areas.

Furthermore, we also advise and represent you on all questions relating to real estate law .

Areas of application of urban planning law

Urban planning and development law refers in particular to:

• Disputes concerning the issuance of building permits ;
• Disputes relating to town planning law;
• Disputes relating to town planning documents;
• Disputes relating to building permits;
• Files relating to development.

The main role of the urban planning lawyer is to defend his clients while securing urban planning and territorial development projects.

When should you call on an urban planning lawyer?

Construction and urban planning operations are strictly regulated. When planning an urban planning project or building a property, it is sometimes necessary to consult a lawyer specializing in urban planning.

Advice on a construction or urban planning project

An urban planning lawyer assists individuals and legal entities with their urban planning or construction projects. These individuals may be:

• Individuals;
• Builders;
• Developers;
• Parastatal organizations;
• Public bodies;
• Companies.

Advice on urban planning documents

An urban planning lawyer helps you prepare the planning documents required for your project (building permits, planning certificates , etc.). They can also assist with requests for a PLU, POS, or SCOT. As part of this activity, a lawyer specializing in urban planning law can:

• Assist and advise the client when drafting town planning documents;
• Provide an assessment of the legality of the documents;
• Provide advice on administrative appeals;
• Review requests for repeal or withdrawal.

Advice on development operations

Concerning development operations , the town planning lawyer can:

• Offer advice on the choice of subdivision or ZAC procedure;
• Provide assistance in setting up an operation;
• Assist with the ZAC creation process;
• Request a DUP file audit;
• Provide expertise on the content of planning documents and the drafting of deliberations;
• Assist in the process of requesting planning permission, development permits , etc.

Advice on land use permits

An urban planning lawyer also offers advisory services relating to land use permits :

• Request for town planning certificate;
• Land use permit;
• Audit of building permit file;
• Prevention of neighborhood disturbances;
• Withdrawal of planning permission.

Disputes relating to a construction or urban planning project

A lawyer specializing in urban planning has the knowledge and qualifications necessary to resolve disputes relating to planning permissions and regulations before an administrative , criminal or judicial judge.

Disputes over urban planning decisions

In the event of a dispute over town planning decisions, the lawyer generally intervenes to:

• Call on the judge to verify the legality of an administrative act;
• Cancel a town planning certificate or a building, subdivision or demolition permit;
• Ensure admissibility and define means of cancellation;
• Resolve a liability dispute.

Civil and criminal litigation relating to urbanization

In the event of civil and criminal disputes relating to urban planning, an urban planning lawyer can represent his client in the context of criminal proceedings relating to non-compliance with the building permit or town planning authorization .

He ensures the defense of the victim by analyzing the legality of the findings of offenses. He can also assist, defend and represent the perpetrators of offenses during hearings and appeals.