Peter Wadsley is experienced in cases at the intersection between environmental and planning law. He is highly experienced in inquiries and appeals, as well as in judicial review proceedings, and frequently acts on behalf of local authorities.”
Cases
- Cases
- Cases
Diddly Squat Farm Shop - appeal by Jeremy Clarkson
- Cases
R. (Croyde Area Residents Association) v North Devon District Council and Parkdean Holiday Parks Ltd [2021] EWHC 646 Admin
- Cases
Clay v Welsh Ministers [2018] EWHC 2104 Admin
- Cases
Forest of Dean DC v Secretary of State [2016] EWHC 2429 Admin
- Cases
Forest of Dean District Council v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & another [2016] EWHC 421 (Admin)
Directory Quotes
Peter is a legal legend.”
Peter is excellent – he’s outstanding with cross-examination, very skilful on his feet and very easy to get along with.”
Peter’s advice and opinions are pragmatic, sensible and strike the right note. ‘Peter’s strengths are his ability to think on his feet and the fact that he is very user-friendly. His advice is provided clearly and succinctly, and he dedicates himself to the job.“
His advice and opinions are pragmatic, sensible and strike the right note.” ‘Peter’s strengths are his ability to think on his feet and the fact that he is very user-friendly. His advice is provided clearly and succinctly, and he dedicates himself to the job.”
Peter is very able, courteous and friendly. He is a genuine master of his craft.”
Peter’s strengths lie not only in his client management skills but also his holistic strategic advice at the outset of the case. He his skilled in the art of cross-examination and has a wealth of knowledge on case law.”
Peter’s advice and opinions are pragmatic, sensible and strike the right note. ‘Peter’s strengths are his ability to think on his feet and the fact that he is very user-friendly. His advice is provided clearly and succinctly, and he dedicates himself to the job.”
He is very able, courteous and friendly. ‘He is a genuine master of his craft.’”
He is very able, courteous and friendly.” “He is a genuine master of his craft.”
A real thinker on his feet. He is very persuasive when arguing points in court. He continues to be the number one junior on the Western Circuit for planning and environmental work.”
He has an encyclopedic knowledge of planning and environmental matters.”
Peter has an aura about him, and is highly respected for his encyclopedic knowledge. ‘Pragmatic, experienced and approachable.’ ‘A good advocate.’ ”
Peter has an aura about him, and is highly respected for his encyclopaedic knowledge. ‘Pragmatic, experienced and approachable.’ ‘A good advocate.’ ”
“A strong advocate who inspires confidence.”
“Extremely knowledgeable and has a huge amount of experience. He is very approachable and a lot of authorities instruct him directly because they have such a good relationship with him. ‘He has a wealth of experience and an innate ability to think on the hoof, whether in conference or in court. He is a real master of his craft – he’s seen it all before and he knows law and policy inside out.’ “
“Peter has innate knowledge of the planning system and an unparalleled ability to think on his feet.”
“Peter focuses on planning law and its intersection with environmental law. He is an experienced advocate in judicial review, and also acts in public inquiries for housing developments. He further has a background in licensing law. ‘The number one junior on the Western Circuit for planning and environmental work. A genuine master of his craft.’ ‘He adopts a very down-to-earth and strategic approach.’ ”
Seminars & Events
- Past Event
Planning up-date: cases and policy
Venue: St John’s Chambers - Past Event
Local Government Law Conference
Venue: Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, Broad St, Bristol BS1 2EL