Susy Gandy
Barrister (Unregistered)
Susy’s commitment to her client is exceptional. She quickly grasps the detail and 'goes the extra mile'.
Overview
Susy joined the firm in September 2021 after a career break to look after her family.
She spent nearly 14 years in City law practice as a planning specialist, acting for a variety of developer clients. Prior to that she worked in local government legal service for several years as Principal Lawyer.
Susy read History at St Hilda’s College, Oxford. After teaching English in Japan for two years she took the CPE in Law and progressed to the Inns of Court School of Law and pupillage, as the recipient of three scholarships including the Lincoln’s Inn Denning Award. Susy was called to the Bar of Lincoln’s Inn in March 1994. She also holds the Law Society Diploma in Local Government Law.
Key Cases
Enforcement challenge to Barn, Melton
R (Andrews) v Melton Borough Council
Successful challenge to Breach of Condition notice on barn conversion
Devon AONB lawful use certificate defeated
Coolings Farm, East Prawle
Objection to CLEUD application Coolings Farm East Prawle Devon
Clay Pigeon Shoot, Lincolnshire
Brandon Shoot, South Kesteven DC
Council refuses application for increased clay pigeon shoot
Offshore windfarm substation challenge
R (SASES Limited) v S/S Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Permission granted in first step of challenge to windfarm development consent orders
Protection of Great Musgrave Bridge, Cumbria
HRE Group objections to retrospective planning permission for bridge infilling
Retrospective planning permission refused for concrete bridge infilling of Great Musgrave Bridge
East Sussex - Protection of Railway Bridge
AB v National Highways
Objection to proposed infilling of disused railway bridge.
Client Quotes
She has been professional, knowledgeable and practical, offering a sensible cool legal head.
Qualifications
- BA (Hons.) History, St Hilda’s College, Oxford (II.I)
- CPE, Sussex University
- Inns of Court School of Law
- Law Society Diploma in Local Government Law
Memberships
- UK Environmental Law Association (UKELA)