- 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
