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Strategic Land ManagerJoseph is Strategic Land Manager based in the Sunderland office of Avant Homes. He will be securing land and options across the north east.Avant Homes is one of the UK’s leading privately-owned housebuilders. Their homes have established a reputation for innovative design and specification. Last year they built over 1,100 homes, from Auchterarder to Milton Keynes, and they have no intention of stopping there. In fact, their aim is to become the home builder… Show more Strategic Land ManagerJoseph is Strategic Land Manager based in the Sunderland office of Avant Homes. He will be securing land and options across the north east.Avant Homes is one of the UK’s leading privately-owned housebuilders. Their homes have established a reputation for innovative design and specification. Last year they built over 1,100 homes, from Auchterarder to Milton Keynes, and they have no intention of stopping there. In fact, their aim is to become the home builder of choice.Operating in Scotland, the north east of England, Yorkshire and the Midlands, they have offices in each of those regions and employ over 600 people.As a progressive, responsible homebuilder, they have a commitment to the communities they build in, and the people that live within them. As such their focus is firmly on quality, attention to detail and the local area.By benchmarking themselves against other leading companies and comparing their approaches, they know they’re better than the rest. Show less

Joe Ridgeon is a Planning Consultant with George F White LLP and was Chair of Royal Town Planning Institute North East region in 2012.Joe completed an RTPI accredited Masters Degree in Town Planning at the University of Newcastle in August 2007, this followed a Bachelor of Arts Geography Degree at the University of Durham. Joe moved to George F White in March 2010 and is based in the Wolsingham Office. His experience includes obtaining planning permission for a range of… Show more Joe Ridgeon is a Planning Consultant with George F White LLP and was Chair of Royal Town Planning Institute North East region in 2012.Joe completed an RTPI accredited Masters Degree in Town Planning at the University of Newcastle in August 2007, this followed a Bachelor of Arts Geography Degree at the University of Durham. Joe moved to George F White in March 2010 and is based in the Wolsingham Office. His experience includes obtaining planning permission for a range of developments including mixed use development, residential, commercial, retail, leisure and tourist projects; preparing site appraisals; engaging in the development plan process to promote client interests; and, advising in relation to highways issues including road closures. Show less

I joined Dickinson Dees LLP in September 2007, assisting in the preparation of planning applications, appeals and representations as well as providing background research for public sector and institutional clients. I was seconded to Castle Morpeth Borough Council, acting as an Area Development Control Officer for 12 months.

Assisted in the preparation of planning applications, appeals and representations as well as providing background research for public sector and institutional clients.