James joined our Bournemouth office in September 2007 having previously worked in both the public and private sectors. He obtained a Masters degree in Town Planning from the University of Liverpool in 2002 and his initial posts were with a local authority as both a Development Control Officer and Strategic Planner. In 2004, he joined a multi-disciplinary firm specialising in the fields of renewable energy and telecommunications as a Planning Consultant. After obtaining chartered status as a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute in 2005, James progressed to become a Senior Planning Consultant at the same Cheshire firm, managing a team of planners obtaining a variety of planning permissions across the north and midlands.
- Preparing and submitting Planning Applications
- Providing representation at planning enquiries and appeals
- Advising and preparing submissions on LDF proposals.
- Liaising with local authorities on planning matters
email :jcain @hlf-law.co.uk
Tel : 0800 043 0538
James is a member of the RTPI and NAPE
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