WORK HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE ​

• Acting to protect the position of a confidential client following the identification of their land in Crewe for acquisition as part of the HS2 scheme.

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• Advising Sainsbury’s on various stores and proposals, including coordinating planning inquiries and lodging judicial review proceedings

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• Negotiating with a consortium of landowners and developers on behalf of Homes England and drafting the innovative Framework Agreement for the expansion areas around Milton Keynes.

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• Acting for Swan Housing Association on the statutory challenge to planning permission granted on appeal for the redevelopment of a nightclub for residential units close to a noise generating pub.

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• Advising Englewood Limited on the planning agreement to facilitate consent for a residential tower in Elephant and Castle, involving negotiations with the Ministry of Sound and entry into a Deed of Noise Easement.

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• Long term involvement in the Places for People proposals for a residential-led development as part of the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town of up to 8,500 homes and associated facilities and infrastructure.

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• Representing Suffolk Coastal District Council at their community infrastructure levy examination.

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• Acting for Dartford Borough Council and Kent County Council on the determination of the application for a mixed-use development at Eastern Quarry including 6,250 new homes and preparing the accompanying planning agreement.

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• Advising Hertsmere Council on the robust determination of an application for a Centre of Sporting Excellence in the Green Belt, with protected species present.

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• Advising the Preston Tithebarn Partnership on their proposed £700 million Preston City Centre regeneration scheme, involving input into the planning application strategy and preparation for the compulsory purchase of numerous properties in the city.