Real Estate Permits, Development & Transactions
Land development in Massachusetts can be a frustrating, costly and time-consuming process due to the number of permits and due diligence issues that can arise. The attorneys at Phillips & Angley are well-known for their proven experience in working with land developers and other property owners to oversee the land development planning process, and pursue and defend all necessary real estate development permits.
Permits and Other Real Estate Services
Our lawyers regularly assist developers, associations, businesses and individual landowners who are seeking to develop land that may require:
- Special permits
- Variances
- M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 6 petitions for nonconforming uses, structures and lots
- Site plan approval
- Definitive subdivision plan approval
- Approvals for nonconforming uses
- Lots and structures
- Eminent domain proceedings
- Other development permits
We always work hard to resolve our clients’ issues as quickly as possible. We realize, however, that sometimes litigation becomes necessary in order to reach the best possible outcome. This is why we are always prepared to protect our clients’ rights during a trial.
Our attorneys routinely work with developers and their engineers prior to zoning and planning board hearings, and we have a proficient understanding of how various zoning bylaws and ordinances are interpreted and administered by local boards and the courts. This knowledge is what allows us to help developers and landowners acquire all necessary permits efficiently and cost-effectively.
Subdivision Control
Individual landowners, businesses and real estate developers frequently find they would benefit economically by dividing their property into multiple parcels. Indeed, residential and commercial subdivisions are often the best way to maximize development potential for certain parcels of land.
The Massachusetts Subdivision Control Act, and local zoning and planning board rules and regulations restrict and control the subdivision of land, and require approval from a local planning board before development can take place.
Thorough, Efficient Solutions for Your Residential or Commercial Subdivision
The attorneys at Phillips & Angley use their decades of experience and real estate legal skills to:
- Advise you regarding your proposed subdivision
- Confirm that your project complies with all applicable zoning laws and subdivision rules and regulations
- Identify potential pitfalls in your project prior to filing the subdivision plans
- Assist you in presenting your subdivision plan to the planning board
- Work collaboratively with your engineers and land surveyors throughout the process
- Represent you if your application for a subdivision has been denied
- Represent you when a local landowner or another member of the community appeals the board’s decision to approve your subdivision
Our law offices provide aggressive representation for landowners and developers whose petitions for a subdivision have been denied by a planning board, and in those cases when approved subdivisions have been challenged by other parties.
Subdivision Appeals
In any subdivision appeal, we will thoroughly research the legal, factual and evidentiary issues in your case. We prepare a detailed analysis and develop a strategy for success at trial. We examine the basis for your right to subdivide. We carefully review your subdivision plan and the planning board’s decision to demonstrate why the allowance was properly granted. We work with civil engineers, hydrologists, traffic engineers and a wide variety of other experts to craft a strong legal defense for your subdivision.
At the same time, our lawyers act as swiftly and cost-efficiently as necessary to protect your project and minimize unnecessary expense and delay.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in real estate litigation, including subdivision control cases. He has extensive knowledge of the Massachusetts Subdivision Control Act and the application of local planning board subdivision rules and regulations in communities throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
Contact a Local Real Estate Attorney Today
For more information about real estate development, please schedule an initial consultation to learn how we can assist you in your development goals. We can be reached through our online contact form or by calling 617-958-3812. Remote consultation options are available.