Administrative law; planning; local government; regulatory law; social housing
Called in 1996, Wayne has particular expertise in judicial review, planning (housing, retail, waste, roads and s.106 agreements), social housing, regeneration, landlord and tenant, governance, procurement and contractual work for local authorities, registered providers and developers.
He recently promoted to adoption Local Plans for Luton and Waverley. He is currently working on the Welwyn Hatfield, Harlow and Tandridge Local Plans. Over the last few years, he has appeared at various call-in planning inquiries dealing with housing sites of strategic size as well as shorter inquiries for smaller developments.
He recently provided legal support to Metropolitan Housing Trust in the substantial regeneration scheme at Clapham Park. He has extensive experience in the High Court and in the appellate courts, as well as various tribunals.
He is co-author of Cornerstone on Councillors’ Conduct.
Founding member SHLA; PEBA; ABLA; BEG.
Esher College; Keele University.