- Case study
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Brief
A retail redevelopment in Bolton town centre required the permanent closure of two strips of road: one of 10m and one of 30m. Fierce local objection was raised to the extinguishment of a public right of way.
Role of Richard Max
- Acting both as solicitor and advocate at the subsequent Public Inquiry
- Overseeing negotiations with local groups
Outcome
Inspector concluded that highways should be stopped up
