John Bosworth
Partner
T: +44 (0)1392 333842
F: +44 (0)1392 336842
j.bosworth@ashfords.co.uk
John deals with a wide variety of matters including:
- Planning and associated applications;
- Section 106 agreements;
- Environmental Impact Assessment;
- Highways agreements;
- Compulsory purchase orders and compensation;
- Listed building and conservation area advice;
- Planning and environmental appeals and inquiries;
- Enforcement notices and prosecutions;
- Lawful use certificates;
- Judicial reviews of the decisions of public bodies;
- Local plan objections.;
- Waste management licences and contaminated land; and
- Town and village green applications.
Relevant experience includes:
- Planning agreement for mixed use development at Anchorwood Bank, Barnstaple;
- Town green applications on land in Devizes and Bristol;
- Advising on redevelopment of Hayle Harbour;
- A roof tax/tariff for Camborne Pool and Redruth;
- Planning agreements for the Canary Wharf Development, Docklands;
- Planning agreement for Cranbrook new settlement, east of Exeter;
- The redevelopment of the bomb-damaged Baltic Exchange, City of London;
- Injunction to prevent demolition of listed Derby Hippodrome
- Planning appeal for 13 storey residential tower in Bristol;
- Judicial review of fishermen's jetty in Helford, Cornwall;
- Redevelopment of Stoke Park Hospital, Bristol;
- Relocation of North Devon College; and
- New district general hospitals, at Tunbridge Wells and Swindon.
John speaks regularly at conferences, both regional and national and has had articles published in the Property Law Journal, Estates Gazette, Planning and New Start.
Departmental head John Bosworth receives the highest of praise from clients. His straightforward style ensures he
"doesn't get bogged down by the detail whilst getting us the results we want."
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2012 Edition
"John Bosworth provides a swift and high-quality response, and is friendly and approachable."
Clients report that he is "first-class."
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2011 Edition
Ranked as a leader in the field by Chambers 2010
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John Bosworth is "a highly experienced planning solicitor, able to deliver information in an accessible and friendly manner."
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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2010 Edition
John Bosworth advises a large number of local authorities on the full range of legal services, and exudes confidence.
Legal 500 2008 Edition
Well-respected planning lawyer, who is involved in large high-profile matters and has a good standing with the local authorities.
Chambers 2008 Edition
Planning team head John Bosworth at Ashfords LLP is "extremely good at what he does".
His work is commended by clients.
Legal 500, 2009 Edition
