Paula Churm

Practice Area

Planning, highways and local government law, together with co-ordination of inquiries and High Court actions

Relevant Experience

Preparation and submission of judicial review and statutory review challenges in the High Court

Submission of applications for rights of way diversions and advising on procedures

Drafting and negotiating agreements under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Advising on compulsory purchase and blight notice procedures

Dealing with applications for Certificates of Lawful Use and preparing supporting documentary evidence

Advising on the implementation of planning permissions

Liaising with local authorities regarding completion of necessary agreements/licences under the Highways Act 1980

Advising developers in relation to the registration of towns and village greens

Providing support on major project work including business park (1.8m sq ft), employment park (2m sq ft) and mixed use development (1300 dwellings)

Preparation of planning policy site appraisals

Advising developers on Local Development Framework representations

Co-ordinating public inquiries in respect of retail, residential, leisure and gas storage proposals

Submission of planning applications and appeals, dealing with planning appeals by way of written representation and dealing with appeals against enforcement notices

Preparation and submission of objections to planning applications

Background

Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives

Formerly with Wilbraham & Co (1994 - 2004)