Appointment of Planning Expert Witness for Public Inquiry at Canford Resource Park, Poole

Awarded 29 Jan 2026

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Awarded29 Jan 2026
Value£73,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 1y 3mo1y 12mo term, 39% elapsed
Awarded 29 Jan 2026Expires 28 Jan 2028

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council awarded a contract to Next Phase Development Limited to act as the Council’s planning expert witness for the Public Inquiry against the refusal of planning application APP/23/00822/F at planning committee contrary to the officer recommendation.

The contract, valued at £73,000, was procured under PA 2023 via RFQ.

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