Practice Profile
Jeffrey is developing a busy practice across Chambers’ specialisms. He brings a unique skillset from his previous training and experience.
Jeffrey first trained and worked in architecture before coming to the Bar. As a result, he is comfortable working on cases which require a detailed understanding of technical issues.
Recent highlights include:
- Assisting Rebecca Clutten in a compensation claim: Nofax Station Road Ltd v LB Barnet [2025] UKUT 241 (LC)
- Assisting Charles Streeten at a 6-day planning inquiry in relation to a former mineral site
- Advising on various procedural aspects of an application for judicial review (as sole counsel)
- Advising on rights of way matters as part of a development plan examination (led by Suzanne Ornsby KC)
Jeffrey’s experience in planning includes:
- Acting as junior counsel to Suzanne Ornsby KC in advising on rights of way matters as part of a development plan examination
- Assisting Charles Streeten at a 6-day planning inquiry in relation to a former mineral site
- Drafting summary grounds of defence in a statutory challenge to a grant of planning permission for a solar farm
- Drafting an opinion on the merits of judicial review in respect of a grant of planning permission for storage and distribution facilities
- Drafting an opinion in respect of strategic planning matters and the effects of prospective legislation
- Drafting a pre-action protocol response in a statutory challenge to a grant of planning permission on a site within a National Landscape
- Drafting a pre-action protocol letter in relation to a challenge to a local authority’s approval of cycle track lighting
- Drafting representations in respect of a developer’s liability for CIL
Jeffrey has also provided research assistance on areas including:
- Permitted development rights for electronic communications apparatus
- Designation of Conservation Areas
- Section 31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act 1981
Jeffrey’s experience in compulsory purchase and compensation includes:
- Assisting Rebecca Clutten in a compensation claim: Nofax Station Road Ltd v LB Barnet [2025] UKUT 241 (LC), which concerned AAD and the application of the ‘no-scheme rules’ under section 6A of the Land Compensation Act 1961
- Assisting Rebecca Clutten and Daisy Noble in a compensation claim arising from land acquisition by HS2
- Providing assistance to Curzon Park Ltd in the SoS for Transport v Curzon Park Ltd CAAD appeal (led by James Pereira KC and Caroline Daly)
- Assisting Caroline Daly and Esther Drabkin-Reiter in successfully promoting a CPO on behalf of Rotherham MBC
- Drafting an advice on matters arising from land compulsorily acquired for highway improvement works
Jeffrey has also provided research assistance on areas including:
- Private interests in Crown land
- Loss of profits and commencement of businesses
- Separate corporate personality in the context of a claim for compensation
- Powers to enter and survey land
- Costs jurisdiction of the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)
- HS2 Phase 2b
Jeffrey’s experience in public law includes:
- Drafting a skeleton argument in relation to a challenge to the Government’s approval of proposals for a long-distance footpath
- Assisting in a challenge to the dismissal of a complaint by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education
- Providing research assistance in relation to a challenge to the Ministry of Justice
Jeffrey has also provided research assistance on areas including:
- Duties in respect of Protected Landscapes introduced by s.245 of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023
- Awards of second sets of costs in a statutory review claim
- Parliamentary privilege and ministerial statements
Jeffrey’s experience in major infrastructure projects includes:
- Drafting a statement of grounds for refusing permission to appeal in respect of a challenge to a grant of a regulatory licence
- Preparing research notes in relation to a DCO concerning project description, development parameters, and associated development
- Preparing a research note on the scope of an environmental statement
- Preparing a research note on the costs for a warrant issued under s.173 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016
- Preparing a research note in respect of restrictive covenants and uplift payments
Jeffrey has provided research assistance on areas including:
- Rights of burial
- Obstructions to highways
Jeffrey gained experience in rating law as a pupil during his supervision by Hugh Flanagan. Jeffrey’s experience includes:
- Drafting an advice on the rateability of service plant and machinery
- Drafting an advice on alterations to the rating list
- University of Cambridge, Architecture BA (Hons) – Double First Class (2019)
- London Metropolitan University, MArch – Distinction (2023)
- BPP University, PGDL – Distinction (2023)
- The University of Law, BPC – Outstanding (2024)
Law
- Certificate of Honour, Middle Temple 2024
- Winner, The Times One Essex Court Law Awards 2022
- Best GDL Entry, The Bar Council Law Reform Essay Competition 2022
- Runner-up, The Times 2TG Moot 2022-23
Architecture
- Nominee for Best Detail, RIBA East London Architects Group 2022
- Jesus College Scholarship for Part II Architecture 2019
- Jesus College Scholarship for Part IB Architecture 2018
- Sir Leslie Martin Prize for Architecture 2018
- ‘Environmental Principles in the Court of Appeal: R (Rights: Community: Action Limited) v The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2025] EWCA Civ 990’, FTB Environmental Law Blog (2 September 2025)
- ‘Poultry and Pollution: The National Farmers’ Union v Herefordshire Council & Ors [2025] EWHC 536 (Admin)’, FTB Environmental Law Blog (18 March 2025)
- ‘Continuing Uncertainty Surrounding Continuing Nuisance’, The Conveyancer and Property Lawyer (September 2023)
- PEBA
- ALBA
- CPA
Before coming to the Bar, Jeffrey read Architecture at the University of Cambridge and went on to work in architecture for four years, where he was involved in residential and commercial projects across various work stages. This background means that he is particularly well-equipped in dealing with technical matters and design-related issues. Jeffrey holds both an undergraduate and a master’s degree in architecture.
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Sep' 25CPO Confirmed for £12m Levelling-Up Regeneration Scheme in Dinnington, South Yorkshire
An Inspector has confirmed a CPO made by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to facilitate the regeneration of the town centre of Dinnington near Rotherham, South Yorkshire through the creation of new public realm, a market square and high-quality modern commercial units.
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Jul' 25CPO Inquiry Opens into Levelling-Up Regeneration Scheme in Dinnington, South Yorkshire
A CPO inquiry opens today into a scheme to regenerate the town centre of Dinnington near Rotherham, South Yorkshire through the creation of new public realm, a market square and high-quality modern commercial, retail and community space.
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Apr' 25Second Six Pupils Now Accepting Instructions
We are pleased to announce that our current pupils, Jeffrey Chu and Emma Rowland have both now commenced the second six months of pupillage and are available to accept instructions.
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Oct' 25The Protected Landscapes Duty: Where Are We Now?
Section 245 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (“LURA 2023”) amended the duty on relevant authorities in respect of their functions affecting Protected Landscapes. Whereas prior to the amendment, relevant authorities were under a duty to “have regard to” the statutory purposes of Protected Landscapes, they are now required to “seek to further” these statutory purposes. This blog provides an overview and traces the development of this duty.
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Sep' 25Environmental Principles in the Court of Appeal: R (Rights: Community: Action Limited) v The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2025] EWCA Civ 990
On 25 July 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down its decision unanimously dismissing the appeal against the judgment of Lieven J on 2 July 2024. This decision offers important guidance at appellate level on the Courts’ approach the duty under s.19 of the Environment Act 2021. For a case note providing a summary of the facts and discussing the High Court judgment, see this blog post by Jonathan Welch.
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Mar' 25Poultry and Pollution: The National Farmers’ Union v Herefordshire Council & Ors [2025] EWHC 536 (Admin)
On 10 March 2025, the High Court dismissed a challenge to the Herefordshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan (“the MWLP”) brought by the National Farmers’ Union (“the NFU”). Whilst the immediate impact of the decision will primarily affect livestock production in Herefordshire, the Court’s conclusions on the meaning of “waste” is likely to have wider implications for the agricultural sector more generally.
Back to Barristers
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Nov' 25Annual Compulsory Purchase and Compensation Seminar 2025 (Hybrid)
This afternoon seminar will focus on legal matters relevant to compulsory purchase and compensation and should be of benefit to all those working in this field including acquiring authority officers, solicitors, surveyors, planners, accountants and developers.
The seminar will be chaired by Richard Glover KC.
Confirmed speakers and topics:
- Nofax Station Road Ltd v LB Barnet - Rebecca Clutten and Jeffrey Chu
- Hidden Loyalties and Visible Masks: ways of becoming a more independent expert - James Pereira KC and George Mackenzie
- Human Rights Update - Richard Honey KC and Merrow Golden
- Survey Rights and Securing Land Access - Annabel Graham Paul
- The Rules and Practice of Preliminary Issue Determinations - Caroline Daly
- Hope Value - Gregory Jones KC and Armin Solimani
- Case Law and Legislation Update - Meyric Lewis KC and Esther Drabkin-Reiter
Practical Information
Date and Time: 17 November 2025. Registration from 1.30-2.00pm. Seminar from 2.00 - 5.30pm including a mid-afternoon refreshment break. It will be followed by a drinks reception from 5.30 - 7.00pm.
Venue: The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, Crown Office Row, Temple, London EC4Y 7HL.
Virtual attendees can join by Zoom (joining instructions will be sent to attendees a few days before the event).
Cost: The cost for in person* and virtual attendance is the same. The standard charge is £160 + VAT per attendee. By booking three delegates at the same time, you will automatically be entitled to a special rate of three delegates for the price of two.
Bookings can be made via Eventbrite and payment can be made by credit card at the time of booking or later by BACS but must be received prior to the event. Confirmation/s and invoice/s will be issued by Eventbrite after booking.
There are a limited number of free places for local authorities and government departments. Please contact Deirdre Mahon for further information.
* In person places are now sold out. Virtual places are still available.