Land Subdivision Control

Overcoming Restrictions on the Subdivision of Land

Eastern Massachusetts Zoning and Subdivision Control Attorney

Individual landowners, businesses and real estate developers frequently find they would benefit from dividing property into two or more parcels (subdivision). In Massachusetts, 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.

At Jeffrey T. Angley, P.C., a member of Phillips & Angley, Attorneys at Law, we provide fast, aggressive legal relief to landowners and developers whose petitions for a subdivision allowance have been denied by a planning board or challenged by other parties.

Jeff Angley is a veteran trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in real estate and zoning 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.

The law firm of Jeffrey T. Angley, P.C. can step in to:

• Advise you regarding your proposed subdivision
• Assist you in presenting your subdivision for approval
• Represent you when 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.

Defending Your Subdivision Approval

In cases where a subdivision allowance is challenged by a third party, we will first determine whether the challenger has standing to appeal. Simply living near the land you wish to subdivide is not enough — the party must establish the likelihood of an injury particular to that person, which is within the scope of the subdivision control laws and is different from impacts to the community at large. Where standing appears unlikely we promptly challenge the appealing party's claims of injury and seek a dismissal of the appeal.

We take the time necessary to thoroughly research the legal, factual and evidentiary issues in your case, prepare a rigorous analysis and develop a strategy for success at trial. At the same time, our lawyers can act as swiftly as necessary to protect your project and minimize unnecessary expense.

We will examine the basis for your right to subdivide, review your permit carefully, and 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.

Contact Us

At Jeffrey T. Angley, P.C., we have focused our practice largely on real estate, land use, and zoning litigation for many years. We know both state and local subdivision control law inside and out and have a track record of success at both litigation and appeal. Contact us online to describe your issue or call 617-892-4391 to arrange an initial consultation.