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Megan Whiston

Megan Whiston

Solicitor

Bio

Megan is a Planning & Environment Solicitor.

Megan works with developers, commercial clients and private landowners across a broad range of planning matters throughout the development lifecycle, with particular expertise advising on planning obligations.

Her practice involves supporting clients to navigate the complex planning framework, ensuring developments progress efficiently while remaining compliant with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Megan specialises in the negotiation and implementation of Section 106 Agreements, regularly drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements with local planning authorities, alongside advising on obligations relating to affordable housing, education contributions, public open space provision, highways and transport improvements, environmental mitigation, and other development-specific requirements.

Alongside her planning obligations work, Megan also assists with planning enforcement matters (including alleged breaches of planning control, enforcement notices and strategies for achieving compliance), and highway-related issues.

Examples of Megan’s work include:

  • Assisting with the negotiation and completion of various planning agreements, such as Section 106 Agreements, Deeds of Variation, Unilateral Undertakings and Deeds of Indemnity documents.
  • Attending a Public Inquiry in respect of a contentious footpath matter.
  • Attending calls and liaising with Counsel in respect of a variety of planning enforcement matters.