Fergus Charlton

About My Work

I'm Fergus Charlton and I am a specialist in the practice of planning law and its closely associated cousin, compulsory purchase law. I joined the Michelmores’ planning team in April 2024, working from the Firm’s Bristol office.

I am very experienced in all things planning including strategic planning advice; land promotion; drafting and amending planning obligations; interpretation of planning permissions and amending planning conditions; and advising on permitted development rights. I also have expertise on the infrastructure agreements required to complete the developments, and on managing the appropriate response to planning enforcement. I have wide experience of both sides of compulsory purchase orders having acted for acquiring authorities and for those affected by compulsory purchase schemes.

My clients are wide-ranging, including energy sector clients, local and national governments, and private house builders and social housing providers.

Education

  • The University of Edinburgh PhD, Remote Sensing
  • University of Nottingham M.Sc., Environmental Science

Hobbies & Interests

When not travelling around the country in their camper van, me and my family live in North Somerset.

Specific Areas of Focus

  • CPO Compensation Procedures
  • CPO Objections
  • Compulsory Purchase Orders
  • Construction - Contracts
  • Environment Law
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Sectors

  • Clean Energy
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Green Energy
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Employment History

  • TLT Solicitors
  • Foot Anstey
  • Burges Salmon