Jacques Du Plessis Email & Phone Number

As a Town Planning Specialist with over 20 years of experience, I bring a wealth of expertise in managing complex and strategic planning applications, with a focus on driving growth and regeneration. I have successfully led the planning and delivery of major development projects in line with central government and local policies, ensuring alignment with key corporate objectives such as affordable housing, environmental improvements, and community benefits.I specialize in working individually and within teams to handle challenging caseloads, managing pre-application stages and progressing significant sites subject to Planning Performance Agreements. My approach is both innovative and practical, facilitating income generation and ensuring timely delivery of strategic sites.Key strengths include:• Leading on major pre-applications for strategic development sites.• Ensuring delivery of key council-led and stakeholder-driven projects.• Providing high-quality pre-application advice and defending council decisions at appeals.• Mentoring junior staff and deputizing for team leaders when necessary.I am passionate about urban regeneration and committed to ensuring that development is both sustainable and beneficial to the community. Currently open to new opportunities in planning and development management where I can continue to contribute to impactful urban growth projects.Let’s connect!

Listed skills include Project Planning, Project Management, Urban Planning, Community Engagement, and 1 others.