James is a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) with a detailed understanding of the planning system and local authority decision-making, having started his career in the public sector.
James has successfully managed and negotiated on a wide range of complex and high-profile applications, including those subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). He is experienced at working with multi-disciplinary teams and advising at a strategic level.
Having had involvement in a full range of application types, James has a significant breadth of experience in Development Management. Whilst specialising in large-scale regeneration schemes, he is also experienced at working with large-scale residential, commercial, retail and leisure projects. He is able to provide valuable local authority insight and brings a passion for urban regeneration.
James joined Euan Kellie Property Solutions in May 2023, having previously worked at Salford City Council for six years, most recently as a Group Leader within the Authority’s Development Management Team. Prior to this he was a Senior Planning and Development Officer at Trafford Council.
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