Ben specialises in all aspects of the planning system, acting for a range of developers, landowners, local authorities and other public bodies. His field of work includes compulsory purchase, as well as statutory challenges / judicial review, and has particular experience in relation to planning for new housing settlements, mixed use schemes, highways, and telecommunications development. Recent high profile projects include advising a developer consortium on the new Milton Keynes 'roof tax', the first new model ‘tariff’ based on s106 agreements in the UK, and advising joint local authorities in relation to the planning for Sherford new community in Devon (5,000 houses). Previous projects include advising the National Trust on a road tunnel scheme and new visitor centre at Stonehenge.

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Anne specialises in planning law and has a wealth of experience gained with local authorities. She has prepared numerous cases and represented local authorities at planning related public inquiries. She has extensive knowledge of planning and highways law and is experienced in drafting complex Section 106 agreements.

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Julia Magro, Solicitor
Tel: +44 (0)1242 246 318
Email: julia.magro@charlesrussell.co.uk

Julia joined the team in 2003 and advises on all aspects of planning law. She is experienced in drafting and negotiating Section 106 and other infrastructure agreements, making representations for and against planning applications, preparing applications for certificates of lawfulness and advising on all aspects of appeals and enforcement proceedings.

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