David is an experienced and respected planning and development consultant with some 15 years experience in planning, environmental and highways law. David's experience encompasses the public and private sectors, advising and acting for local authorities, landowners, developers and residents’ groups. David has successfully represented developers, owners and occupiers in advising on the legal, policy and procedural aspects of the planning regime. David also works closely with residents groups and local authorities in helping to deliver sustainable development.
David has previously worked as a chartered surveyor in private practice (specialising in planning and property development) and, after being Called to the Bar, worked in the legal departments of several London planning authorities, including the City of Westminster and the London Borough of Islington, before being admitted as a solicitor.
He has had articles published on reforms to the Town and Country Planning regime and is a regular speaker at property-related conferences.
Specialties: Planning, highways and environmental law and policy. David provides advice through consultancy arrangements with a number of firms.
