Shakespeare Martineau and Marrons 2025 Spotlight

At Shakespeare Martineau, we do more than provide legal services, we help move projects forward. Trusted by businesses of all sizes, we bring practical experience, commercial insight, and strategic expertise to support success in both life and business. Our real estate, construction, and planning teams are some of the largest in the firm, working on a wide range of projects including residential and commercial developments, regeneration schemes, social housing, and the energy sector.

From securing planning permission to managing construction risks and sorting out disputes, our construction and planning teams work to keep projects on track. We enjoy solving problems, whether it’s helping unlock land for development, negotiating contracts, or guiding clients through rules and regulations. Our legal experts don’t just advise - they find clear, practical solutions to help clients reach their goals.

Marrons, a growing planning and design consultancy, does more than secure permissions. With expertise across planning, economic development, heritage, architecture, urban design, and masterplanning, Marrons shapes places, creates opportunities, and supports sustainable growth. Working with a wide range of clients across the UK, Marrons brings ambitious ideas to life - from large-scale regeneration to commercial planning strategies that help grow local economies.

At Shakespeare Martineau and Marrons, we combine big-picture thinking with careful attention to detail. Our team approach helps landowners, developers, investors, corporate occupiers, contractors, and local authorities unlock potential and build communities that work for everyone.

Background

We acted for Everards Brewery Limited in the ambitious development of Everards Meadows in Leicestershire. This mixed-use commercial development includes a café, cycle centre, brewery, brewery head office, tap room building, substantial green infrastructure, offices, and a hotel.

Challenges Faced

Everards Brewery faced several challenges during this project:

• Securing planning permission for the multi-phase development.
• Addressing potential enforcement actions by the local planning authority (LPA) regarding temporary uses and structures on the site.
• Managing and obtaining approvals for the Reserved Matters associated with the Phase 2 development, particularly for the hotel.

Our Role

Our role has been integral to the progression of Everards Meadows:

• Successfully secured planning permission in November 2022 for Phase 2, which includes the development of office spaces and a hotel.
• Provided ongoing legal advice on various matters related to the site, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and addressing any potential enforcement actions by the LPA.
• Advised the brewery on the Reserved Matters for the hotel component of the Phase 2 development, facilitating smooth planning and approval processes.

Outcome

Our support and legal expertise enabled Everards Brewery to advance their development plans for Everards Meadows with confidence:

• The successful planning permission for Phase 2 has paved the way for the construction of new offices and a hotel, contributing to the overall mixed-use vision for the site.
• Proactive legal advice has helped mitigate potential enforcement issues, ensuring uninterrupted progress on the development.
• Expert guidance on Reserved Matters has streamlined the planning process, helping Everards Brewery stay on track with their project timelines.

Through our legal support, Everards Brewery Limited has transformed Everards Meadows into a vibrant and diverse commercial hub, benefiting both the local community and the brewery’s long-term growth.