Neil is an expert on planning and infrastructure projects. He advises on early stage consenting and strategy for a wide range of development with an enthusiasm for renewable energy and energy infrastructure. He also advises on airport and conventional power developments.
Neil’s practice is also very strong on strategic support for housing clients, student housing and investment portfolios.
Neil is a member of the National Infrastructure Planning Association and the Compulsory Purchase Association. He sits on the Environmental Services Association planning working group and has sat on the working group of the Department of Communities and Local Government on Starter Homes delivery. Neil is also an Associate of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Neil Bromwich has a huge breadth and depth of knowledge on planning law, and a lot of experience working with major house builders. He is able to articulate complex advice in a way that is easily understandable, and he is very approachable and interested in working with you to solve problems."
Western Power Distribution
Led the Development Consent Order application for the Brechfa Forest Wind Farm Connection Order 2016, made by the Secretary of State, to enable RWE Innogy's wind farm to be connected to the national grid, granting development consent and compulsory purchase powers to build a 32 kilometre overhead electricity line.
Bristol Airport
Acted on the strategic redevelopment of the Airport including defending a planning challenge in the High Court.
UNITE
Advised on the development of over 1000 student beds on two schemes at the Olympic redevelopment area in Stratford
Insights
Harnessing the breeze: co-location could unlock the potential of UK onshore wind
What is the UK government's approach to the development challenges for data centres?
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What is natural capital and what does it mean for investors and lenders in the UK and Europe?
What do businesses need to understand about the UK biodiversity net gain regime?
Energy National Policy Statement enters new era in the UK
Levelling Up and Regeneration Act brings potentially significant change for real estate in England
UK strategy for biomass looks to carbon capture and storage to help deliver net zero
How to assess the impact of biodiversity net gain requirements on development projects in England
Smart Power | Where next for UK onshore wind and repowering?
UK government announces plans to shake-up infrastructure planning
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