Jonathan Bainbridge

Partner, Planning

07976 603735 jonathan.bainbridge@bidwells.co.uk

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Jonathan has a strong track record of securing complex, mixed-use planning permissions in sensitive heritage contexts across the golden triangle and the Oxford to Cambridge Arc.

Acting for investment funds, institutions, private developers, landowners, charitable trusts, and local authorities, he is commercially driven and specialises in securing complex, mixed-use planning permissions anchored by commercial and alternative uses.

It’s rarely simple, particularly when working in heritage contexts. Jonathan thrives on developing personal relationships with both his clients and planning authorities, which he knows is the key to problem solving and ensuring consents are deliverable.

He previously works as part of a team at an AJ100 Top 10 architectural practice. This gives him a unique insight into advising and supporting multi-disciplinary teams, and he uses this to the advantage of his clients.

With a detailed understanding of constantly evolving policy and regulations – and 15 years’ experience – Jonathan is well-equipped to lead your next ambitious planning application.

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Comprehensive planning strategy and submission advice - tailored to your site and your objectives.

Our insights

Blog 06.08.24

Now the dust has settled on the game changing planning announcements culminating in the launch of the NPPF consultation last week, Jonathan Bainbridge reflects on just how significant the latest policy announcements are for economic development.

Building a strong, competitive economy

Insights 06.10.23

As a Partner in the Planning Division at Bidwells, I advise developers and institutions on achieving planning permission through stakeholder alignment and strategic planning solutions.

Jonathan Bainbridge: My career as a Planner for Science and Technology

Insights 30.08.23

Our research shows location is a key consideration for laboratory-based businesses. We compare an out-of-town industrial conversion for Sherlock Biosciences with a retail-to-labs project in Cambridge’s Grafton Centre, examining the considerations of each.

Repurposing Spaces to Labs: Out-of-Town or City Centre?

Insights 26.07.23

Cambridge was identified in a keynote speech from Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, as an area that could supercharge the UK’s position as a science superpower. With the city at its centre.

Making Cambridge the science capital of a science superpower relies on Planning reform

Insights 25.07.23

Making Cambridge the science capital of a science superpower relies on Planning reform

Insights 22.03.23

Jonathan Bainbridge, Partner - Planning, gives ten reasons why the Golden Triangle can be the world’s pre-eminent science supercluster.

Where to grow a life sciences business: 10 reasons why the Golden Triangle can be the world’s pre-eminent science supercluster

Insights 19.05.22

We discuss permitted development and what this means for London’s Central Activities Zone and office space across the city.

What will become of the CAZ?

Event 29.09.21

The London Real Estate Forum is an annual thought-leadership conference held at the Barbican Centre, 29–30 September 2021, bringing together key decision-makers from the industry, government, investment and business communities to drive sustainable investment and development in cities.

London Real Estate Forum 2021