Brian Woods BA (TP) MRTPI

Managing Director

Brian worked for five Local Planning Authorities culminating as Head of Development Control for Runnymede Borough Council. He was subsequently Planning Manager at a Commercial Property Company, Associate at a Planning Consultancy and now Managing Director of WS Planning & Architecture, which was formed in 1992. He has gained over 30 years of experience in planning. Brian has acted as an expert planning witness at Public Inquiries for a wide range of clients.

Spencer Copping BA (Hons) Dip TP MRTPI

Director

Spencer joined WS Planning & Architecture in January 1999 after completing his four year planning degree and diploma at Oxford Brookes University. He became a Member of the RTPI in April 2001 and appointed Director at WS Planning in January 2006.

In addition to handling a wide variety of planning related projects including residential, commercial and agricultural related planning work for the Private sector, Spencer has also represented Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, Sevenoaks District Council and Waverley Borough Council at a number of Hearings and Inquiries.

Maggie Williams BEd (Hons) PG Dip RTPI DMS

Principal Planner

Maggie started her planning career as a Planning Assistant at Reigate and Banstead Borough Council in 1990 where she dealt with minor planning applications and became a member of the RTPI in 1994. In 1996 Maggie joined Rushmoor Borough Council as a Principal Planning Officer where she dealt with major applications and was responsible for the Council’s Planning Enforcement Service. Maggie moved to Horsham District Council in 2000 working in Development Control, before joining Sevenoaks District Council in 2002 as the Planning Policy Team Leader where she was responsible for the project management of the Council’s Local Development Framework During her time at Sevenoaks, Maggie specialised in rural planning and was a member of KCC’s Rural Regeneration Team. At Sevenoaks Maggie also assisted with the preparation of the Council’s Community Strategy and was actively involved in corporate consultation projects including “Planning for Real” exercises.

At WS Planning & Architecture Maggie leads on the planning policy side of the business. She has project managed the preparation of Site Appraisals and Scoping Reports to ascertain sustainability of sites to promote for inclusion in Local Development Frameworks. She has attended the SE Plan EIP and represents clients at LDF Examinations in Public. Recently Maggie project managed a Housing Needs survey carried out in support of “Rural Exception” housing scheme which was granted planning permission by Tandridge District Council.

Kate Jackson BA(Hons) MSc MRTPI

Principal Planner

Kate is a Chartered Town Planner with 16 years experience in Private Practice. She began her career with WS Planning & Architecture in 1995 and re-joined in December 2007 after working as a Senior Planner in the Environmental Management Team at Mott MacDonald Ltd and also working as a sole practitioner.

Kate's work has been varied and includes residential, commercial, waste and major infrastructure projects. She has a wide range of project management experience with regard to Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment.

Julian Sharpe BSc (Hons) Dip TP MRTPI

Senior Planner

Julian completed a BSc in Urban Planning Design and Management at UCL in 2005. He then went on to complete a Diploma in Town and Country Planning at UCL specialising in Urban Design in 2007. Julian joined WS Planning & Architecture in 2005 and became a chartered member of the RTPI in March 2009.

Julian’s work primarily involves carrying out site appraisals, submitting a variety of planning applications and handling planning and enforcement appeals. He has also represented clients at informal hearings.

Julian supports the Directors on more larger and complex cases and also assists the LDF team in preparing scoping reports and making LDF representations. Julian has worked on several applications and appeals relating the provision of Gypsy and Traveller sites in the South East for both private clients and a Local Planning Authority. 
  
Julian recently completed a charity bike ride from Dunnet's Head to Lizard Point (furthest point north-south in mainland Britain) on behalf of the Childrens Trust. Julian also appeared on the front cover of Reigate & Redhill Life (to read the article click here).

http://www.justgiving.com/JulianSharpe

Alex Moseley BA (Hons) MA

Planner

Alex has successfully completed a Masters in Town Planning at the University of Westminster. Alex has followed in his father’s footsteps in becoming a Town Planner and joined our team in August 2005. He is now looking to complete his qualifications and become a full member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Alex’s principle role is carrying out Development Control duties for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council and previously carried out a similar role for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

Alex also undertakes a wide variety of work, including preparation of planning applications, appeal statements and assists senior members of the company at planning inquiries.

Alex is currently on sabbatical and is due back in May 2012.

Jack Appleton BA (Hons) MA

Planner

Jack completed his Masters in Planning Policy & Practice at London South Bank University in December 2011. Jack joined WS Planning & Architecture in March 2008 after obtaining a degree in Geography from Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Jack’s role with WS Planning & Architecture involves the preparation of documents in support of planning applications, acting on behalf of private clients in preparing planning appeals, including written representation and hearing statements as well as accompanying Planning Inspectors on written representation site visits and assisting senior members of the company at hearings and Public Inquiries. Jack’s role also involves the carrying out of development control officer duties for Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. This role involves liaising with applicants, visiting sites and the preparation of officer reports for both delegated and committee related decisions. 

James Udall BSc (Hons)

Assistant Planner

James completed a BSc (Hons) in Estate Management in 2005 at the University of Wales (NEWI). James joined WS Planning & Architecture in October 2007 and started his Planning Policy and Practice Masters at London South Bank University in September 2010 with a view to becoming a qualified planner in within the next couple of years.

James’s current role involves the carrying out of development control officer duties for Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. This role involves liaising with applicants, visiting sites and the preparation of officer reports for both delegated and committee related decisions.  James also provides technical support for the team which involves planning application and appeal work. He also undertakes research such as planning history checks and parking surveys.