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Mike Derbyshire

Partner, Head of Planning

Mike leads Bidwells’ planning practice. He is a passionate and vastly experienced advocate for thoughtful, well-designed development and a thought leader on the future of planning in England.

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Sam Roach

Senior Planner, Planning

With a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, Sam excels at helping clients maximise the value of their residential, education, and healthcare assets.

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Simon Elliott

Associate, Planning, Socioeconomics & Wellbeing

As an experienced socioeconomist, Simon helps to uplift development values by assessing their contribution to the local society.

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James Alflatt

Partner, Planning

James brings an abundance of knowledge into his work in East Anglia.

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Alison Wright

Partner, Planning

Alison leads multi-disciplinary teams in the preparation and submission of major, mixed-use development proposals, providing sound strategic planning advice from the start.

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Robert Love

Associate, Planning

With nearly a decade of experience, Robert consistently delivers insightful planning strategies for clients through the planning and development process.

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Jack Gandy

Jack Gandy

Principal Planner

Jack applies his public sector experience to every scheme he works on in our Cambridge-based Planning team.

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Harriet Wooler

Principal Planner

Harriet enjoys planning for spaces and new settlements to meet the needs of a variety of people and in which communities and nature can thrive.

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Mark Myles

Partner, Head of Planning Scotland

Mark's 30+ years’ experience in public and private sector development management gives him a deep understanding of planning across Scotland.

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Christian Milner

Senior Planner, Planning

Known for his detail-orientated approach and strategic thinking, Christian thrives when solving problems for his clients.

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Catrin Stephens

Senior Planner

A dedicated planner who thrives on the diversification of the role and building client relationships.

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Alice Mcguire

Alice Maguire

Senior Planner

From residential developments and educational buildings to retirement living – Alice has a broad range of experience at her disposal.

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Amy Robinson

Senior Planner, Planning

Working across Norfolk, Suffolk and London - Amy uses her broad range of experience and knowledge to deliver successful planning strategies on behalf of her clients.

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Mark Harris

Partner, Planning

A town planner with nearly two decades of experience.

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Lizzy Keech

Associate, Planning

Lizzy is an associate within Bidwells' planning department.

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Neil Lawrence

Neil Lawrence

Associate, Planning

Neil has significant experience of advising private and public sector clients throughout all stages of the planning process.

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