Rory Alexander
Director of Planning LawRory specialises in planning matters in both the public and private sector with an impressive track record in housing and regeneration projects, including negotiating planning agreements, compulsory purchase advice, planning appeals, and listed building consent advice.
Rory leads our Local Government team and is individually ranked for both Local Government and Planning Law in the Chambers & Partners Guide 2024.
Rory is also a legal associate of the Royal Town Planning Institute and a Writer to His Majesty's Signet.
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Public Consultation on the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill
The Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill (the Bill) was introduced by the Scottish Government on 19 February 2025. With the window for submitting views closing tomorrow, 9 May 2025, this is a pivotal moment for Scotland's environmental future. This article explores what Part 1 of the Bill entails and how you can ensure your organisation makes decisions in line with the potential changes.
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Spot the difference: Planning Agreements
We as lawyers are delighted with a developer client's sense of elation when a planning permission is granted. However, we are also too familiar with the client frustration that follows the direction that "planning permission can be granted subject to an appropriate legal agreement being concluded…"