Lisa Da Silva
Associate Planner
Planning
She has over 15 years’ experience in both the public and private sector, and has extensive knowledge of the local area.
Lisa provides advice on a variety of planning matters, and can deal with all types of planning applications and appeals on behalf of private and commercial clients. In addition, Lisa has experience in the initial appraisal of sites and the promotion of sites through the Local and Neighbourhood Plan process.
Work highlights
COMMERCIAL SCHEMES
Advising clients on residential, mixed use and commercial schemes, including projects on waste sites.
SITE PROMOTION
Site promotion through Local Plans and Neighbourhood Plans.
RESERVED MATTERS
Submission and approval of reserved matters and associated discharge of conditions on a large strategic site in Uckfield.
SITE PROMOTION
Successful site promotion and allocation of a large residential site in a Local Neighbourhood Plan.
REGENERATION AND REDEVELOPMENT
Submission and permission of a hybrid scheme for the regeneration and redevelopment of a site in Crawley Town Centre.
PLANNING APPLICATION
Co-ordination and submission of application for District Energy Centre.
ADVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS
Advising private clients on permitted development rights, change of use, and other various queries.
Recent articles
Insights
The Government has published its response to the 2025 consultation on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (“BNG”).
20/05/2026
Insights
From 6 April 2027 the new “Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026” are being introduced.
13/05/2026
Insights
A recent planning appeal decision has highlighted the vital importance of carrying out full title investigation and following the correct procedures when submitting planning applications and conducting appeals.
09/03/2026
Insights
On 28 January, the Government published a roadmap for the delivery of affordable housing through Section 106 agreements.
24/02/2026