Stephen Humphreys

Partner

Biography

Stephen is a Partner in the Planning & Infrastructure Consenting team. He oversees the Bristol planning practice and leads the firm’s Energy consenting team. Stephen specialises in the development of renewable energy projects and major infrastructure.

Stephen is advising the promoters of some of the largest projects in the UK. He advises extensively on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and Developments of National Significance (DNS) in Wales. Stephen has particular expertise in promoting onshore wind farms, solar farms, grid infrastructure and battery storage.

Stephen is a member of Solar Energy UK’s Planning and Land Use Group.

Relevant experience

Private solar developers: currently advising on the promotion of a number of solar NSIPs.
Private solar developers: acting as advocate at the DNS hearings for two solar farms, both consented (for Island Green Power and Voltalia UK Limited).
Private renewable energy developer: advising on the proposed repowering of an onshore wind farm in England.
Private onshore wind developer: advising a number of developers on their proposed onshore wind projects in Wales (all DNS), including the promotion of a 132kv overhead line proposal.
Private developer: promoting a number of Transport and Works Act Orders, one of which is for a new marina and hotel complex.

Specialisms

Marine

Coastal Development

Ports & Harbours

Harbour Revision, Empowerment & Closure Orders

Planning & Infrastructure Consenting

Energy & Resources

Testimonial

“I want to thank you again for the exceptional representation we received from you through the process and hearings.”

Head of Development, Voltalia

Testimonial

"Stephen Humphreys is highly efficient, ensuring that we fully understand all aspects of the planning issues involved. He is logical, professional and clear-thinking, and has a great depth of knowledge. Very happy to recommend him."

Legal 500 2021

Testimonial

"Stephen Humphreys is extremely good. Very knowledgeable and thorough with sound judgement."

Legal 500 2024