Christopher Downes Email & Phone Number

I'm currently supporting the planning and delivery of four New Towns across Essex that will collectively deliver transformational infrastructure and over 40k homes. In support of two of these projects I was heavily involved in successful Housing Infrastructure Fund grants worth over £300m which will see the delivery of new sustainable transport connections at North Chelmsford and at the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community.Prior to this I was lead planner for several strategic new settlements in North Essex, a role funded by four local authorities that involved working closely with a range of public and private sector development professionals. I have a thorough knowledge of the planning system including appearances as an expert witness at Local Plan examinations and public inquiries.

Listed skills include Project Planning, Sustainability, Local Government, Urban Planning, and 6 others.