David Manley QC

Practice

Planning
Environment
Health and Safety
Local Government
Highways Law
Compulsory Purchase

Profile
David specialises in planning and environmental law and compulsory purchase. He has had the conduct of a large number of UDP and local plan inquiries including the Kelt Gas Fired Power Station inquiry. He has appeared in numerous inquiries countrywide on housing, retail, employment and minerals issues as well as in many cases in the Crown Office List.

He also undertakes Health and Safety work and includes many nationally known companies, including British Nuclear Fuels, among his clients.

Significant Work includes:
In the last 2 years promoting 600 houses in the York Green Belt; a Fall Tower at Lime St Gateway; High Security Units x 2; the Mostyn Docks HRO

Significant Reported Cases:
R v Bolsover D.C. ex. p. Pepper [2001] JPL 80G

Elmbridge BC & Others v SOSE

Knowles v Secretary of State [1998] JPL 593

Terry Adams Ltd v Secretary of State [1997] 73 PSCR 446

R v Cheshire C.C. ex. p. Kingsley

Recommendations:

Chambers UK 2010:
David Manley QC is said to be "an excellent all-round advocate who is incredibly enthusiastic in the way he presents his case - his arguments are very energetic, while his advice is really practical and straightforward".
He draws praise for his work with giants of the nuclear industry, and has a strong track record in waste management proceedings. "Extremely intelligent and a strong advocate".

Chambers UK 2009:
A "powerful advocate who is quick on his feet." David Manley QC's practice overlaps heavily with his planning caseload, but he also conducts environment work for clients in the minerals sector.
"Pragmatic, client-friendly and equipped with effective cross-examination skills," David Manley QC wins exceptionally positive market feedback.

Chambers UK 2008:
"Ferocious Advocate" David Manley QC manages a practice that encompasses all areas of environmental law and compulsory purchase: he appears in numerous inquiries up and down the country in relation to such issues as housing. Clients praise him for his 'superb handling of inquiries and court work generally'.

Chambers UK 2007:
Assiduous and on the ball David Manley's QC current projects include promoting Chieftan's Appeal for a tall building development next to Liverpool Lime Street station. A series of inquiries for housing, retail, wind farm, highway and harbour schemes also adds to his practice.

Chambers Guide 2006:
Kings Chambers.....this nationally reputed set was lauded as one of the dominant planning chambers. With "highly distinguished" barristers at all levels, its members were further praised for the impressive scope of work undertaken and "quality results produced" which ensures that "you are never disappointed"... "the creative thinker" David Manley QC regularly appears in the Divisional Court and Lands Tribunal...."he excels on CPO matters".

Legal 500 2009:
"knows which points to make and makes them clearly"

Legal 500 2008:
"David Manley QC .....is realistic, he knows which points to make and makes them clearly'

Legal 500 2007:
"David Manley QC .....boasts an excellent silk's practice"

Planning Magazine:

David is included in the 2006 list of Highest Rated Planning Silks.

Memberships:
Planning and Environment Bar Association
UK Environmental Law Association
Northern and North Eastern Circuit