Based in the firm’s Reading office, Chris works alongside residential property developers negotiating s106 agreements for residential and mix-used schemes, affordable housing provisions and in pre-acquisition planning due diligence.
He also has a strong practice in advising developers on a wide range of infrastructure agreements, highways matters and on Community Infrastructure Levy and Asset of Community Value issues, together with judicial review proceedings and high court appeals.
Ellen James, Partner, BDB Pitmans, said: “Chris is one of the firm’s home-grown talents, joining and training with the firm in 2010. He is recognised for his understanding and insights into the planning system, working alongside property developers in the Thames Valley, London and the South East.
“The whole firm joins me in congratulating Chris on his well-deserved promotion.”
Chris adds: “The planning system is growing ever more complex at a time when the need for new homes has never been more acute. Specialist advice is now a must. The Planning and Residential Development teams at BDB Pitmans are recognised as among the best in the UK and I am thrilled to have built my career here and with this promotion.”
Chris Holmes was promoted to Director on 14 October.
