Rowan Clapp

Barrister

[Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarr]

The legal challenge to the controversial underground coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria has been successful on four grounds.

@estelledehon KC and @RWNCLPP were instructed in this matter by @rbuxtonlaw.

Read their in-depth case update here: https://t.co/tcsHBqxB8F

#Planning

[Richard Buxton Solicitors @rbuxtonlaw]

The Cumbria coal mine permission has been ruled unlawful by the High Court. The mine would have generated 220M tonnes CO2. We represented @slacctt succeeding on 3 of 4 grounds. https://t.co/dKgRW39sOa Counsel were @estelledehon and Rowan Clapp @cornerstonebarr

[Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarr]

Estelle and Rowan represent South Lakeland Action on Climate Change Towards Transition in this matter, instructed by @McFeeleyM of @rbuxtonlaw.

[Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarr]

NEW: What were the Sec of State's reasons for agreeing that permission for a controversial coal mine in Cumbria be quashed?

Read @estelledehon KC and @RWNCLPP’s case update to find out: https://t.co/dtayXtZDO0

#PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw

[Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarr]

Today, @RWNCLPP begins a three-day inquiry concerning a local authority’s refusal of a certificate of lawful use at a mobile home site in Newhaven, East Sussex. Rowan is acting for @LewesDC.

https://t.co/ogs4C4HYhn

#PlanningLaw

[Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarr]

We are delighted to be attending the @Instoflicensing National Training Conference (15-17 Nov). Speakers include:

🌟 James Findlay KC & @RWNCLPP on data protection in licensing
🌟 Asitha Ranatunga on procedural pitfalls and problems
🌟 Matt Lewin joins the Question Panel

[Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarr]

A #Planning Inspector appointed by the Sec of State has dismissed two joined appeals against the refusal of permission for residential development adjacent to the South Downs National Park.

@RWNCLPP acted for @LewesDC appearing against a leading silk.

https://t.co/eVQAnMvZrh

[Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarr]

A Planning Inspector has rejected a proposal for a new 15,000 sqm winery centre based within the Kent Downs AONB. @DrAshleyBowes and @RWNCLPP acted for the successful @medway_council in this case.

Read more ⬇️

https://t.co/cqPFUS01Y6

[Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarr]

Tomorrow the #SupremeCourt will hear a landmark case for environmental law & climate change.

In Finch v Surrey County Council, the outcome has the potential to set a precedent for fossil fuel projects elsewhere in the UK.

https://t.co/hRl7KG6S7f

[Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarr]

Today @RWNCLPP begins an eight-day inquiry in Lewes concerning two joined appeals for residential development outside a settlement boundary, near the village of Ringmer within the setting of the South Downs National Park.

https://t.co/3bmjOQghIe

[Richard Buxton Solicitors @rbuxtonlaw]

Challenge to Cumbria Coal Mine

South Lakes Action Against Climate Change v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities

We act for @slacctt. Counsel are @estelledehon KC and @RWNCLPP of @cornerstonebarr. Further details below⬇️
https://t.co/dKgRW39sOa

[Cornerstone Barristers @cornerstonebarr]

High Court agrees to hear legal challenge to a controversial coal mine in Cumbria.

@estelledehon and @RWNCLPP are instructed in this case by @rbuxtonlaw.

Learn more here: https://t.co/ExduPzITVH

[Rowan Clapp @RWNCLPP]

@kiespoors @5essexcourt Congratulations Kieron, enjoy it!

[Jim Robottom @jimrobottom]

Well see what your common law fundamental rights are made of now then lads

[Rowan Clapp @RWNCLPP]

Whoever is responsible for this is very special indeed.

[@acmogan @acmogan]

There are robing rooms & then there are ROBING ROOMS … thank you 🙏🏽 Huntingdon I hadn’t had brekky yet! #CriminalBar

[Adam Wagner KC @AdamWagner1]

"the alleged behaviour of some asylum seekers"
Why say this? If there is no excuse, there is no excuse.

[Richard Buxton Solicitors @rbuxtonlaw]

See @Bankfieldbecky's excellent thread (retweeted here by @AlokSharma_RDG) on the Cumbria coal mine decision. It contains a link to our pre-action letter to the SoS. We act for @slacctt in its statutory review against the SoS.

#climate #coal

[ivy legal @izindi]

'Boaty McFloaty' planning case appeal thrown out by Oxford judge https://t.co/byOvq1tBy9

[Rowan Clapp @RWNCLPP]

@craposcampos are you and your grey mate Steve S planning on hitting cricket balls tonight? @ODCuacoCC

[Katie King @KtKingTweets]

40 mins ago the petition hit 25,000 supporters, new target of 35,000 set https://t.co/EvgUJPvStm https://t.co/rq9VMBDXhh