How do you lodge an objection during a public inquiry? What can you do about a structure that does not comply with zoning rules? What are your rights in a land consolidation process? And how should you approach a complex permit procedure?
Environmental and planning law encompasses spatial planning law and environmental law and governs the physical environment in which we live, work and do business. It covers, among other matters, spatial planning, construction and renovation, environmental permits, the environment, water, nature, soil and enforcement.
Adlex lawyers & mediators assists companies, professional developers, public authorities, local governments and private individuals with a wide range of issues in environmental and planning law.
We advise and litigate on matters including:
- spatial implementation plans and other spatial plans;
- environmental permits for construction, subdivision and the operation of classified establishments or activities;
- objections during public inquiries and administrative appeals against granted or refused permits;
- project support for environmental permits, for example amendment requests, planning regulations, zoning incompatibility, implementation or expiry of permits, change of use and formal acknowledgement of notifications;
- project development and expropriation;
- enforcement, environmental criminal law and structures that do not comply with zoning rules;
- planning gains and planning compensation;
- soil contamination and remediation;
- concessions and public-domain concessions;
- restoration claims and proceedings before the High Council for Enforcement;
- land consolidation and complex projects;
- retail establishment permits.
Administrative and judicial proceedings
Environmental and planning matters often require more than legal advice alone. Adlex lawyers & mediators has extensive experience in conducting and guiding administrative procedures before local, Flemish and federal authorities.
If an administrative procedure does not produce the desired result, our lawyers also assist clients in judicial proceedings, including before the Council of State, the Council for Permit Disputes and the Enforcement Court.
We combine legal expertise with a practical approach. We clearly map out the procedure, risks and possible strategies for our client and look for the most effective solution.
Expertise that is continuously deepened
Our environmental and planning law experts closely monitor developments in legislation and case law. They share their knowledge through academic publications, training courses and seminars and maintain close links with academic institutions.
Our experts also regularly speak at seminars and training events on environmental and planning law and related topics.
