12CP is the only Chambers I would consider using as I have found the quality of Clerking and Counsel to be the best in Southampton
Moore Blatch Solicitors - Southampton
Our members are well versed in advising and acting for Registration Authorities, objectors, land owners and local communities on issues arising from the Commons Act 2006. We offer our expertise to local authorities in order to accentuate the importance of managing land as a public open space, under Section 10 of the Open Spaces Act 1906. Advice can also be offered to landowners and open land purchasers on the implications of excluding the public from their property and signage relating to access. We are able to act as inspectors in non statutory public inquiries for the registration of a Town or Village Green.
Registration can be applied to any open space that locals have used as of right for sports or pastimes, for a minimum of 20 years. This has resulted in registration becoming a powerful tool against development.
William Webster, one of the country’s leading experts in the field, leads the Town and Village Greens Team. Mr Webster has appeared in leading cases in this area, including the Betterment Properties v Dorset County Council (2008).
Our high level of expertise has led to us distinguishing ourselves as prominent chambers in this field outside of London.
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