Marita Jones leads our Environmental and Planning team which has been a specialist area of the firm for the last 30 years.
Recent cases include:
- House of Lords appeal (Sage v SOS & Maidstone Borough Council)
- Advising major housebuilder regarding development of a retirement village
- Interpretation of planning permission for developer of residential estate
- Lodging appeals against refusal of permission for residential development
- Acting for a PCT on appeal against refusal of permission for new healthcare unit
- Representing local residents at inquiry concerning unauthorised encampments
- Appealing Planning Inspectors decision in the High Court
The dedicated environment and planning team at Brachers in Maidstone enjoys a reputation for particular expertise in the waste sector.
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A strong presence and a good reputation in the Kentish market
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We are a member of UKELA (UK Environmental Law Association) and a wide range of environment cases are undertaken, recently including:
- Contaminated land issues
- Applying for planning permission to construct a waste recycling centre
- Advising on closure of landfill sites
- Advising on prosecution:
- for effluent in watercourse
- of owner when vandals empties diesel tanks into watercourse
- Advising on exemptions relating to waste management licensing and defending prosecution
- Dealing with nuisance claims concerning industrial premises
- Defending a prosecution for fly tipping brought against a limited company
Marita Jones
Partner & Head of Environmental and Planning
Or contact Marita Jones on
01622 776403