Jen is a Director at Burges Salmon, 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.