Christopher Bowes

Practice Areas

Chris is a Partner in our planning practice with more than 20 years' experience of advising public and private sector clients on a wide range of planning issues. Chris has particular expertise in town centre regeneration, EIA development and compulsory purchase. He also advises on the planning aspects of major infrastructure projects, residential developments, as well as minerals, energy and waste projects. Chris has a particular interest in HS2.

Professional Memberships

Compulsory Purchase Association (CPA)

National Infrastructure Planning Association (NIPA)

CBI Minerals Group

Work Highlights

Various clients on the impacts of HS2.

Acting for the developer and promoting authorities in connection with several town centre/regeneration proposals.

Various mining companies on matters relating to mineral development including surface mine proposals and restoration proposals.

Various energy businesses on planning applications and appeals for both renewable and conventional energy projects.

Several clients on Development Consent Orders and Transport Works Act Orders relating to light and heavy rail infrastructure, energy, ports and hazardous waste projects.

Education