Charlotte Bourne
Solicitor
Planning
Charlotte joined DMH Stallard as a paralegal in the Private Client department in July 2019. She completed her training at the firm and qualified as a Solicitor in Planning in 2024.
Prior to joining DMH Stallard, Charlotte worked in the property department at another local firm for a number of years. During that time, she completed her law degree with Nottingham Trent University and then completed her Legal Practice Course with University of Law during her time as a paralegal.
Recent articles
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For outline planning permissions, CIL indexation is fixed at the date the outline permission is granted. Developers should not accept liability notices that apply a later date.
08/10/2026
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On 28 January, the Government published a roadmap for the delivery of affordable housing through Section 106 agreements.
24/02/2026
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The High Court’s recent decision reiterates the requirement for local authorities to make Section 106 Agreements publicly available ahead of issuing planning permission.
22/09/2025
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On 17 August 2026, the government published yet another National Planning Policy Framework, only this one is a complete rewrite.
15/10/2026