Sam is a Director at ECE Planning with extensive experience across both public and private sectors in town planning. Having held senior positions within local authority planning departments before joining ECE Planning in 2015, Sam brings exceptional insight into development plan processes, with particular expertise in strategic land promotion and urban regeneration initiatives.
His public sector background encompasses roles in high-profile regeneration and infrastructure projects, local plan-making, and extensive stakeholder engagement activities. This foundation has equipped him with an excellent understanding of how planning authorities approach site allocations, applications, policy formulation, and implementation strategies.
At ECE Planning, Sam leads on a diverse portfolio of major planning applications and appeals spanning residential, mixed-use, commercial, and education sectors. He has established a proven track record for unlocking complex development sites, delivering strategic value through his policy expertise and solutions-oriented approach to planning challenges.
As a Chartered Town Planner and full member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), Sam has been instrumental in shaping landmark developments, across the UK and provides his clients with honest, commercially-astute planning guidance that balances regulatory requirements with development objectives.
