Adrian Bussetil _{BA(Hons) DipUP MRTPI}

Director

adrian@planningandarchitecture.co.uk

Adrian was appointed as a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute in July 1997. He has since gained a vast amount of experience, advising a wide variety of individual clients, companies and organisations throughout the country. Adrian and his co-director, David, have been in business together since July 1995.

Adrian currently plays a leading role in marketing and securing work and directing, managing and working with the team to secure successful project delivery. The company‘s team of planners and architects has established a reputation as one of the leading players in Cambridgeshire.

Adrian himself has considerable experience in all aspects of land use planning and development. He specialises in urban design the delivery of small to large scale residential projects but is also actively involved in commercial developments. His role requires extensive discussion and negotiation with Local Planning Authorities and Statutory Consultees. He is also heading active public consultation exercises and the presentation of expert evidence in a variety of planning applications and appeals.

Expertise:

• Site appraisals and feasibility assessment
• Residential development
• Planning and related appeals
• Development plan representations
• Urban and architectural design
• Conservation work and listed buildings
• Planning enforcement
• Project Management

David Mead _{A(Hons) DipUP MRTPI}

Director

david@planningandarchitecture.co.uk

David obtained a BA Hons Degree in Geography from the University of Manchester and a Diploma in Urban Planning from Oxford Brookes University. He became professionally qualified and elected as a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute in 1995.

David has an in-depth knowledge of land use planning, with particular experience in residential development and land promotion.

Expertise:

• Residential, employment and commercial projects
• Planning applications and appeals
• Enforcement work
• Development briefs
• Local plan and local development framework representations
• Expert witness
• Site appraisals
• Master planning
• Conservation work and listed buildings

Jonathan Mills _{BSc(Hons) MSc MPlan MRTPI}

Principle Planning Consultant

jon@planningandarchitecture.co.uk
Direct Dial: 01480 499371

Jon obtained an MPlan in Town and Country Planning from the University of Manchester and became elected as a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute in 2012. He joined Partners in Planning and Architecture in November 2014.

He has gained experience within a variety of planning consultancies with a focus on development management and urban design. Jon is accomplished in the project management of all stages of the planning process. From business development through to project delivery for both residential and commercial schemes, and benefits from a wide range of experience, including development management, resolution of enforcement issues and representing clients at appeal.

Expertise:

• Planning appraisals to identify development potential of land and buildings
• Local plan and local development framework representations
• Assessment of permitted development rights
• Project management of all aspects of the planning process, including the preparation, submission and continued management of application submissions
• Appeal and enforcement work

Linda Walker _{BA(Hons) PgDip}

Principle Planning Consultant

linda@planningandarchitecture.co.uk
Direct Dial: 01480 499377

Linda obtained her planning degree at South Bank University, followed by Diploma in Town Planning.

She has an in-depth knowledge of the planning system and is accomplished in the project management of varying complex planning applications, with experience both in the private and local government sectors. After working at Huntingdonshire District Council for 17 years she joined Partners in Planning and Architecture in October 2017.

Linda has extensive experience and knowledge of the appeal process, and regularly negotiates with all stake holders and a multitude of other disciplines in the planning system and construction industry,</p>

Expertise:

• Residential, employment, commercial and regeneration projects
• Site appraisal
• Development and design briefs
• Conservation and listed building work
• Submission and management of all planning applications types
• Local Plan representations
• Planning enforcement
• Planning policy interpretation and the legal framework

Queenie Cheng _M.T.C.P

Planning Consultant

queenie@planningandarchitecture.co.uk
Direct Dial: 01480 499376

Since graduating from the University of Manchester with a master‘s degree in Town and Country Planning, Queenie has added to her insight of the planning system, working in Macclesfield and Stockport before joining Partners in Planning and Architecture in June 2013.

Queenie has experience in preparing, submitting and negotiating numerous successful planning applications involving development within Greenbelt land, agricultural land, conservation areas and near listed buildings. She also expertly aids both David and Adrian in undertaking large scale projects.

Expertise:

• Planning and Development Briefs (inc. Design and Access Statements)
• Submission and management of various planning applications and appeals
• Site Appraisals
• CAD and Google Sketchup Proficien
• Utilising 2D and 3D visuals to support planning applications and appeals

Neil Manning

Principle Architectural Technician

neil@planningandarchitecture.co.uk
Direct Dial: 01480 499372

Neil has in excess of 35 years’ experience in the residential and commercial sector, both in design and technical building knowledge. Neil has worked with David and Adrian since May 2007.

Having worked for both Private Practice and Large Housing Developers in and around Cambridgeshire, he holds substantial experience in the design and development of residential, industrial, commercial and mixed-use projects. Neil is experienced in all phases of project design and building construction from inception to completion. Solid background in preparation of work drawings, schedules and architectural specifications as well as in on-site supervision.

He is adept at juggling the balance between architectural merit and the aesthetics of any given scheme with the conflicting constraints imposed by Local Planning Authorities and client budget. Keen eye on detail and able to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Expertise:

• CAD proficient
• Providing for a logical and pragmatic range of design solutions to meet specific constraints
• Designing buildings to complement their setting in all respects
• Integration design with economic and sustainable construction methods and requirements
• Technical knowledge of building construction and use of the government Approved Documents

Athina Sarra _{Dip Arch, ARB, RIBA}

Architect

athina@planningandarchitecture.co.uk
Direct Dial: 01480 499379

Athina is a fully qualified Architect Engineer graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2006 and worked both as designer and on-site supervisor for more than 11 years in Greece before relocating to Cambridge and joining Partners in Planning and Architecture in spring 2018.

With a solid professional background and 13 years of working experience in residential and commercial projects covering all phases of design and building construction from inception to completion she is eager to embrace every challenge in architecture and design.

Driven by a real passion and enthusiasm for architecture her aim is to contribute to the team with her creative analytical and methodical way of thinking combined with her great interpersonal, organisational, team working and problem-solving skills.

Expertise:

• Working closely and collaboratively with clients analysing their needs and creating conceptual designs focusing both on project’s functional and aesthetic aspects.
• Producing Planning and Building Control drawings
• Conducting on-site surveys and preparing architectural as-built drawings.
• CAD design, 3D modelling and visualisations supporting the planning process and client presentations

Sean Duffy

Architectural Technician

sean@planningandarchitecture.co.uk
Direct Dial: 01480 499374

Sean joined PPA in December 2018 and is now a key member of the design team.  He is mainly experienced in the residential sector but is fast gain a full knowledge of the commercial sector, through all stages of design from initial concept to construction drawings for Building Regulations approval.

He is able to provide solutions on construction issues with a good understanding of how design aspects influence and relate to performance and functional issues. He has an analytical mind with strong problem-solving ability.

Sean comes from a background of on-site construction and estimating related fields, he has a keen eye for detail.  Sean is currently completing an Architectural Technology degree alongside his role at PPA.

• CAD Proficient
• Residential Design
• Construction Drawings

Chris Mead

Junior Architectural Technician

chris@planningandarchitecture.co.uk
Direct Dial: 01480 499378

Chris joined PPA in September 2017 and is now a key member of the design team.

Working closely with company’s chartered town planners and architectural team, he is fast gained a wide knowledge all stages of design from initial concept, planning and then through to the preparation of construction drawings for Building Regulations approval.

He is demonstrating a sound understanding in the science of architecture, building design and construction and an ability to negotiate and develop an architectural project and manage the process from conception through to completion.

He is evolving his skills in architectural design management, contract management and post-construction work.

Chris comes from a development and planning background and he is currently completing an Architectural Technology degree alongside his role at PPA.

Evolving specialties:

• Conceptual design, Architectural design and Landscape design
• Detail design and Site Supervision
• CAD design, 3D design & visualisation

Allison Cousins

Finance Manager

allison@planningandarchitecture.co.uk
Direct Dial: 01480 499378