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SPECIALIST & EXPERTS FORUMThis forum is intended to list specialisations that you may encounter in the world of planning and development,and list specialists and other experts that you might find interesting. The inclusion of a link is not an endorsement of the services provided by that expert, however some will have comments, these are usually those of the original referer, and should not be taken as an endorsement by Planning Sanity. Should you can recommended experts that you feel others might benefit from, please send us an email with their details.
LEGAL ORGANISATIONSPro Bono UnitThis organisation is an association that deals with those who are looking to engage barristers on what is termed pro-bono which basically is an agreement not to charge a fee if the case is lost, and to get their costs from the opposing party if they win. However, this still leaves the client open to a cost order against them from the opposing side if they lose. 7 Gray's Inn Square, Gray's Inn, London, WC1 5AZ
Bar in the CommunityIs part of the Pro-Bono Unit which has a listing of organisations needing profession help, this list is then accessed by volunteers from the legal profession who might want to volunteer to help that group, this is not about legal challenges, but other aspects of administration and legal services, say the registration of a charity. Tel: 0207 841 1341 Solicitors Pro Bono GroupSimilar to the Pro-Bono Unit, except it is for those wanting similar deals with solicitors. 1 Pudding Lane, London, EC3R 8AB
Environmental Law FoundationThe Environmental Law Foundation supports the fundamental and urgent requirement that everyone, our children and grandchildren, should live without harm to other living things nor damage to the ecological balance of the planet. The Foundation's contribution to this belief is in the empowerment of communities by providing a cross-disciplinary means of support and action by helping to ensure that everyone has a voice in protecting their environment. Its purpose is to provide access to environmental justice for all by pursuing its key aims:
Suite 309, 16 Baldwins Gardens, Hatton Square, London, EC1N 7RJ Tel: 020 7404 1030 - Fax: 020 7404 1032 info@elflaw.org http://freespace.virgin.net/dawn.h.lewis/ELF/ SOLICITORS - CIVILIrwin MitchellThis is one of the larger firms, with 79 Partners, it has several offices, our interest in this firm relates primarily to John Davis who is arguably one of the best solicitors for those wanting to take civil action against the police, perhaps because thy have been arrested on a protest. John is based in Sheffield, but as we understand it contact can be via one of the other branches so we list them all. John Davis
Riverside House, 1 Millsands, Sheffield. S3 8NH
Huttons Buildings, 146 West Street, Sheffield. S1 1FW Imperial House, 31 Temple Street, Birmingham. B2 5DB
21 Queen Street, Leeds. LS1 2TW 150 Holborn, London EC1N 2NS
human_rights@irwinmitchell.co.uk
Public Interest LawyersBesides Phil there are 3 assistant solicitors working on an array of environmental cases, including planning cases. A recent case is that of Blewett in the Court of Appeal, where planning permission for a landfill site was held to be invalid on environmental grounds. Phil Shiner Unit 5 Newhall Place, Newhall Hill, Birmingham, B1 3JH Tel: +44 (0) 121 212 1868 - Fax: +44 (0) 121 212 1878 info@publicinterestlawyers.co.uk
Public Law SolicitorsFull team of specialists planning law is their speciality, with particular experience of telecoms mast cases. Alastair Wallace Tel: 0121 256 0326 - Fax: King Edward Chambers, 166b Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8HS Richard Buxton SolicitorsThere are two solicitors at this firm the nature and value of their cases considering that the company is very small is astounding. With some of the most important recent cases having been handled by them, for instance 'Berkeley'. Richard Buxton
19b Victoria Street, Cambridge, CB1 1JP tel: (01223) 328933 ~ fax: (01223) 301308 law@richardbuxton.co.uk
Charlie HopkinsPlanning and environment consultant (legally trained - solicitor) who acts for local communities and parish councils at planning inquiries and preparation of other legal presentations to local planning authorities. Springfield, Kilmington, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7SB Tel/Fax: 01297-34405 ch@charliehopkins.co.uk
Clyde & CoThese are currently doing a Telecommunication Schedule 2 Applivcation, and we have a good recommendation from the local community. David Marsden London Office
Tel: +44 (020) 7623 1244 - Fax: +44 (020) 7623 5427 Guildford Office
Tel: +44 (0) 1483 555 555 - Fax: +44 (0) 1483 567 330 David.Marsden@clyde.co.uk
SOLICITORS CRIMINALThe solicitors listed are in no particular order of recommendation. Andrew Fitzpatrick SolicitorsOf the 73 people arrested at the Darwin Squats (M65 Campaign) only two were found guilty, the majority were represented by Andy Fitzpatrick. Philip Maile arrested on protests 7 times became known as Teflon Phil due to the number of times that he was found not guilty (6 out of 7 to Andy). Andrew Fitzpatrick
349 Claremont Rd, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 7NB Tel: 0161 248 9799 - Fax: 0161 248 5785 Bindman & PartnersMike Schultz is possibly one of the best solicitors involved in cases relating to the anti-road movement. Representing people accused of offences at the Newbury By-pass - Manchester Airport - M65 - M11 and many others. Mike Schultz 275 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8QB Tel: 020 7833 4433 - Fax: 020 7837 9792
Planning ConsultantsMJM Planning
Experienced Chartered Town Planner offering independent advice and personal service to clients across Northern England. Objections/ representations to Development Plans and Planning Applications, appeals, Inquiries as expert witness. Expertise: housing, business/commercial uses, rural and countryside development, conservation areas, listed buildings, greenbelts, National Parks, urban and rural regeneration, utilities and infrastructure, renewable energy and planning in villages and market towns
Lay AdvocatesLay Advocates are unqualified but experienced people able to put cases together and/or represent local communities at public inquiries or council meetings. They are more cost effective than solicitors or barristers, however it must be kept in mind that they are not qualified.
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Transport ConsultantsEco-Logica LtdProf John Whitelegg BA PhD FCIT FILT FRSA - EMAS - ISO 14000 - Sustainable Transport - Traffic Reduction and Demand Management - International Transport Policy and Practice - Ecological Taxation - Corporate Environmental Strategies - European Union Policy Alan James BSc MA MLI - Chartered Landscape Architect - Geographer - Urban Planner - Rural Transport Specialist Dr Nick Williams BSc PhD ACIH - Geographer - Housing Specialist - Life Cycle Analysis - Sustainable Construction - Energy - Urban Planning Dr Alistair Kirkbride BSc PhD - Data Base Management - Information Technology - Car Clubs & Car Sharing - Green Transport Plans Pascal Desmond - Publishing - Web Site Management - Business Manager and Production Manager for World Transport Policy and Practice 53 Derwent Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3ES. U.K.Tel: +44 1524 63175 - Fax: +44 1524 848340 WEB: http://www.eco-logica.co.uk Email: ecologic@gn.apc.org
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Aerial PhotographyAllMappingLeading provider of aerial photography at any scale up to 1:500. Extensive library of photography from 1940's through to the present day. This gives a potential for inclusion of aerial photographs in planning representations on the natural make-up of the locality and its development progression from the 1940's.Web http://www.allmapping.com Email sales@allmapping.com Tel 01189 773313 - Mob 07946 416496 - Fax 01189 783077 12 Harvest Drive, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5RF © Planning Sanity - August 2008 (can be freely used by local communities within their campaigns.
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