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Mark Bassett | Principal Planning Manager

mark.bassett@freeths.co.uk
+44 (0) 0345 030 5748

General Information

Mark is a Chartered Town Planner with over 18 years of experience within local government and as a consultant in private practice. He has extensive experience of matters in relation to drinks, hospitality and leisure uses.

Recent projects, cases & deals

  • Obtaining planning permission for a range of uses including public houses, bars, restaurants, cafes and leisure schemes
  • Obtaining planning permission on appeal for café/bars
  • Obtaining listed building consent and advertisement consent
  • Successfully appealing an Enforcement Notice against the use of premises for café/bar in Westminster
  • Advising clients on re-development potential within their portfolio
  • Advising clients on change of use of premises for residential purposes.
  • Advising on changes permitted to various uses under the General Permitted Development Order and Use Classes Order including the Class E and changes in legislation

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