Expert Witness

Rovia Directors have extensive experience providing expert witness evidence at Public Inquiries and hearings, including planning appeals, Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Inquiries, Local Plan Examinations, and Development Consent Order (DCO) hearings.

Giving evidence at inquiry requires more than technical expertise. It requires the ability to present complex transport evidence clearly and confidently, under scrutiny, in a way that supports the client's case while remaining robust and independent. Our Directors combine strong technical credibility with the clear communication skills needed to make that evidence count.

Our Directors' experience spans a wide range of sites, from small residential developments to large-scale new settlements, energy and commercial projects. This breadth of experience means we understand the pressures and priorities involved at every scale, and can bring that insight to bear when a scheme is being tested at inquiry.

Where We Can Help

We provide expert witness support across a range of proceedings, including:

1. Planning appeals, in written representations, hearings and formal inquiries
2. Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Inquiries
3. Local Plan Examinations in Public
4. Development Consent Order (DCO) hearings for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

Why Choose Rovia?

We work closely with clients and their planning and legal teams from the outset, ensuring our evidence is well-prepared, defensible and clearly presented. Our aim is always to give decision-makers the confidence to rely on our evidence, whatever the scale or complexity of the scheme.

Get in touch with our Expert Witness team to discuss your project.