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A wealth of knowledge & experience

I have over 20 years’ planning experience, a host of ‘in job’ planning training, a certificate in planning enforcement from Cambridge University and can draw on qualifications and experience in surveying, building management and management. I genuinely believe this broad knowledge and experience gives me the edge on the planning ‘battlefield’.

I have worked for National Park, Unitary and Borough local planning authorities in development control and management divisions.

I have significant experience representing Local Planning Authorities at planning appeal, in the Magistrates’ Court and in responding to formal complaints and complaints investigated by the Local Government Ombudsman.

My articles have been published, I have presented workshops at national and local forums and have provided inter-authority enforcement training.

I have a working knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, the Environmental Information Regulations and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

I am an Associate member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management and the National Association for Planning Enforcement (NAPE). I am proud to have served on NAPE’s Management Committee.

My Values

My VALUES are to provide efficient and effective services that pay particular attention to detail and produce an unprecedented quality of output for their cost.

I strive to continually improve and will listen and act on your suggestions for improvement. My customer reviews show I provide a high quality service.

I care about how much my services cost and my customer reviews show I am excellent value for money.

I aim to tailor my response to my customers needs and to exceed their expectations always. My customer reviews show I provide an excellent service.

My Mission

My MISSION is to provide affordable, understandable, friendly and accessible planning services for all my customers from all walks of life and no matter how big or small their planning issue. My ratings suggest you can hold me to my Mission statement.

My Vision

My VISION, simply, is to help people with their planning concerns, to run a successful business and to aspire to be one of the best sole practitioners in England. My FreeIndex award and No.1 ranking suggests I am well on my way.

“Highly recommended, sorted a difficult application for us. Would give him six stars if possible.

Andrew Ward, Durham