It is not until after this preliminary meeting that an estimate can be made of the likely costs involved in fighting the case. Dr Le-Las charges a flat rate but not VAT. She is adept at keeping down costs. Sometimes she just gives advice behind the scenes to clients who feel confident enough to do the job themselves with a little guidance. Unfortunately there are occasions when a development is inevitable so there is no point in fighting it in its entirety. Nonetheless, a smaller but effective case can be mounted in order to fight for appropriate conditions to make life bearable for those in the vicinity.