Ashtons Legal‘s Cambridge office has a skilled team with extensive experience in both local authority and private planning matters. Amy Richardson leads the practice, which assists developers, landowners, Parish Councils, charities, housing associations and others with development control advice, strategic land matters, judicial reviews, planning and infrastructure agreements, highways matters, and enforcement issues. Richardson calls on the vast experience of Bob McGeady, who is known for his strong advocacy in public inquiries.
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Key clients
- Chesham Bois Parish Council
- Scott Properties Limited
- Jaynic Suffolk Park Logistics
- Smarden Parish Council
- Baker and Metson
- Godolphin Management Company Limited
- P.F Ahern (London) Limited
- Sussex Street Cohousing
- Clopton Estates Limited
Work highlights
Advising on a number of section 106 agreements in varying locations for Scott Properties.
Providing ongoing strategy advice for Godolphin Management Company Limited regarding its needs relating to equine development for its stud, racehorses, show jumping and endurance teams as well as property advice and planning advice in relation to management of its estates and palaces, including rights of way advice and private nuisance.
Advising Chesham Bois Parish Council, drafting and submitting the Council’s case in relation to an appeal for non-conforming development in the Green Belt.
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Practice head
Amy Richardson; Bob McGeady