Christopher Bowes
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Planning
Band 2
About
Provided by 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
Nottingham Law School
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
1995
Nottingham Law School
Post Graduate Diploma in Law
1994
Exeter University
BA
1993
Chambers Review
UK
Christopher Bowes advises on a range of planning matters, such as compulsory purchase and development consent orders for residential, transport and leisure projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Christopher is a really good lawyer. If he's up against you, you know it's going to be a nuisance!"
"Christopher is very strong on section 106 agreements."
"Christopher is a really good lawyer. If he's up against you, you know it's going to be a nuisance!"
"Christopher is very strong on section 106 agreements."
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