Craig is head of planning in Scotland and is a member of the planning sub-committee of the Law Society of Scotland. He is also accredited as a specialist in planning law by the Law Society of Scotland.
Craig is a recognised specialist in all planning related matters. He also has a good knowledge and experience of practice in the fields of environmental law, Scottish roads law, local government law, transportation law and in relation to the compulsory acquisition of land.
Providing advocacy services in the presentation of Angus Council's case in a recent conjoined wind farm planning inquiry.
Section 75 work - for a number of clients - including drafting, negotiating and concluding these and advice on interpretation and re-negotiation of agreements previously entered into.
CAAD application and appeal work.
Advice to a number of clients on the transitional provisions relating to the procedure for making of planning applications prior to and after the 3rd August 2009.
Advice on stopping up procedure under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984.
Wind farm planning advice - for a number of clients.
Advice on certificate of lawful use or development.
Craig enjoys golf and good food & wine. He also plays the guitar.
“Associate to watch”
Chambers UK 2012
(planning)
“Technically, procedurally and tactically very strong with the ability to work to tight deadline.”
Dave Scott, Senior Planning Officer (Development Standards), Angus Council
“An extensive knowledge of planning law - with the ability to grasp arguments quickly and present them cogently and precisely.”
R Douglas Armstrong QC