Paul's background:
Studied architecture before moving into Town Planning and obtained an Honours Degree at the South Bank University of London. 11 years experience in Local Government including 9 years at Waverley Borough Council (1978 - 1987) and 2 years at Mole Valley District Council (1987 - 1989).
Experience at Waverley Borough Council comprised processing all types of planning applications including Advertisement and Listed Building proposals; preparation of reports to Committee; drafting Written Representation appeals; preparation of Development Briefs and undertaking commercial and industrial requirement surveys. Experience at Mole Valley included examination of development proposals; negotiation with developers and applicants; preparation of Committee reports and Written Representations and Informal Hearing appeals.
In 1989 left Local Government to join Robert Shaw & Partners, Chartered Surveyors, as an Associate to advise on town planning matters and planning legislation including the preparation of appeals, appearing as expert witness at Public Inquiries; reviewing Local and Structure Plan policies and preparing and submitting planning applications on behalf of both the public and private sectors. In 1992 left Robert Shaw & Partners to join, as an Associate, Drake & Meade Town Planning Consultants, part of the Drake & Kannemeyer Group.
Left the Group in 1995 to form, with Colin Meade, The D&M Planning Partnership. Private sector experience has included:- Golf course design including hotel, club facilities and course layout. Gaining relevant consents at appeal for an abattoir situated in the Green Belt. Rural building conversions to residential and commercial uses. Town centre office redevelopments. Advising private and public sector clients on Section 106 Agreements and obligations. Negotiations with third party representatives. Advising on complex enforcement matters. Equestrian proposals. Drafting Company Transport Plans.
Outside Interests
Born and raised within the Godalming area, he enjoys, art, antiques, architecture, travel and opera. A member of a local based charity, undertaking counselling, lecturing and organising volunteers and fund raising activities. < Back |
