Expertise
Before joining Newsteer, Gabriella spent 12 years as a Planning Officer at South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC), managing a diverse caseload that included housing developments, town centre changes, and applications related to listed buildings.
Gabriella has in-depth experience with prior approval applications, including those for shopfronts, advertisements, and outdoor seating.
Highlights
- Worked on the Conversion and redevelopment of the HCA owned former Fairmile Hospital scheme comprising 350 homes - including post decision amendments and the discharging of planning conditions.
- Successfully defending a Council decision surrounding the redevelopment of a curtilage listed building in South Oxfordshire.
- Considerable Green Belt experience including for proposals ranging from domestic and commercial extensions to complete redevelopment - including sites that required justification surrounding the extent of previously developed land.
