Alasdair Avila-Thorne
Associate Director
Specialisms:
- Planning Applications & Appeals
- Residential Development
- Strategic land promotion
Alasdair is an experienced chartered town planner with a strong background in residential and commercial development.
Alasdair plays a key role in preparing and managing planning applications, reviewing planning opportunities, submitting local plan representations, and carrying out five-year housing land supply assessments.
With a solid grounding in strategic planning, Alasdair has successfully promoted residential schemes through both the local plan process and individual planning applications.
He is known for delivering clear, well-reasoned planning advice that helps clients achieve outcomes that exceed expectations. His analytical approach and understanding of both policy and commercial drivers make him a trusted advisor across sectors.
Key areas of expertise:
– Planning applications and appeals
– Residential and mixed-use development strategy
– Strategic land promotion and site allocation
– Housing land supply analysis
– Policy interpretation and local plan representations
I enjoy the unique elements of each project and the real-world implications of planning. It is always my priority to achieve a successful outcome for the client and deliver a project which surpasses expectations.