John Cole, J Cole Planning Solicitors

Principal Solicitor John Cole has over 35 years of comprehensive experience in all aspects of planning, development and local government law not only as a lawyer, but also a lecturer, Land and Environment Court advocate and Council advocate. He is also a registered town planner and certified practicing planner.

As the Principal Solicitor of J Cole Planning Solicitors, early pragmatic dispute resolution remains John’s goal. His in-depth understanding of planning controls, building design and construction as well as the ‘players’ in the development ‘game’ facilitates practical mediated solutions that allow both Councils and developers to “live with” and move on in the current climate of bureaucratic delay in commercial timeframes.