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Huge congratulations to Lauren Westley for her promotion to Principal Planner! Since joining the team Lauren has demonstrated incredible growth and development through hard work, passion and dedication and has consistently achieved great results for a wide client base. Lauren has proved to be an invaluable asset and a crucial member of the team. Well done, Lauren! 

Brillant day out and great to be part of such a lovely event. Thank you to Regency Grove Consultants and Edward Pearce for the invite and hosting such a great day.

Great night celebrating at the RTPI’s South West Dinner 2024. Inspiring to be celebrating the great work that our profession brings to development schemes, built form and the wider urban environment. And also – how good to the SM Team look in a tux! #RPTI #planning #smplanning #planningawards #bristol #awards #southwest #marriot

We keep getting bigger! Another new team member announcement – this time it is a warm welcome to Leanne Shreeves! Leanne has bought boundless energy, organisation and workload management to the team. It is great to be able to keep welcoming new starters to the organisation, each of whom bring a new set of skills and fresh perspectives to the office and the company. Looking forward to working with Leanne and watching SM Planning grow. #smplanning #recruit #planning #growing #welcome

Great day had by all, pleasure to co-host with Aureum Finance!

Fantastic decision for this endangered building, left vacant for over 10 years and in a state of disrepair. Planning permission has been secured, bringing the building back into use as a mixed-use nightclub, live music venue and drinking establishment, saving this important historical building and its place at the heart of the Peckham Town Centre. Big thanks to Andreas Schmid for great design work. #planning #planningpermission #consent #endangered #historic #peckham #towncentre #nightclub #smplanning

Navigating a site’s constraints can involve balancing the needs of residents against important historical detailing, and wider character concerns. A successful application is able to set a weight to both, and carefully poise a scheme so that the balance can be seen in the context of adopted planning policy. This site in Camden was one such site, where the importance of the Queen Ann Revival style mansion block had to be considered in the context of ensuring the building remains relevant and fit for purpose for its residents. Planning permission was secured, and clients have achieved their aims. If you have a site with historical, architectural or conservation constraints, get in touch with SMPlanning. We have significant experience in dealing with listed buildings, conservation areas and the planning implications of both. #camden #smplanning #conservation #listedbuilding #approval #consent #planning

Introducing Rebecca Nolan, who has joined the SM Planning team as a Graduate Planner and has quickly taken to the role. She brings with her an enthusiasm and positive attitude that has translated into being a valued member of the team. She has a firm understanding of client’s needs and continues to exceed targets and expectations. It is lovely to be able to introduce the next generation of town planners to the many facets of planning and the intricacies of the British planning system and to have a new team member!   So welcome to the team and to the amazing town planning profession!   #team #smplanning #planning #recruit #graduate #new #townplanner

Great day had by all, pleasure to co-host with Aureum Finance!

Look out Leeds!   SM Planning’s Stuart Minty, James Dawe, Lauren Westley and Darren Welch will be heading to lovely Leeds for the UKREiiF 2024. Are you coming too? Get in touch in the comments or email on info@smplanning.com, it would be great to see you there! #UKReiiF #Planning #SMPlanning #Leeds