Jen is a Senior Associate in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase team, with extensive experience within planning and CPO law, including the following:
- Assisting with the promotion and implementation of CPOs for acquiring authorities, including most recently a regeneration CPO under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for Torbay Council, a Highways Act 1980 CPO for North Somerset Council, a Highways Act 1980 CPO for Isle of Anglesey Council and CPOs for the Environment Agency (working jointly with the Canal & River Trust) under the Water Resources Act 1991 in conjunction with the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975.
- Advising objectors to CPOs and dealing with complex compensation issues, including in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) and through negotiated settlement.
- Acting on large-scale infrastructure projects (including NSIPs), including advising on compulsory acquisition elements involved in the DCO process.
- Advising on EIA, Habitats Directive, water and marine licensing issues.
- Negotiating planning and highways agreements for both local authorities and developers.
- Acting for developers, funders and corporates on a wide range of renewable energy projects.
- Advising in relation to town and village green and common land issues, public open space, public rights of way and listed buildings.
- Advising on planning applications, appeals, statutory challenges and judicial review.
Jen is a member of the CPA Wales Committee, as well as being a member of the CPA. She regularly speaks at legal and industry events.