About me
Charles an owning partner and Head of the Planning team at Daniel Watney Partnership, which he established in 2011. Under his leadership, the team has grown into a trusted advisor across all aspects of planning, known for delivering commercially focused, strategic guidance to a diverse client base.
With deep expertise across the full property lifecycle, from initial planning applications through to appeals, disposals, and expert witness work, Charles advises on a wide range of asset types. His portfolio includes large-scale residential schemes such as build-to-rent, co-living, and multi-family developments, as well as high-value commercial investments including London offices, multi-let industrial estates, and data centres.
Charles works with institutions, private equity firms, funds, family offices, and developers, offering tailored planning strategies that unlock value and mitigate risk. His clients also include banks, housebuilders, NHS Trusts, and local authorities, reflecting the breadth of his sector experience.
A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and an Associate of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), Charles combines technical rigour with commercial acumen, making him a go-to advisor for complex planning challenges.
