Planner | jp@ntaplanning.co.uk
James graduated from Leeds Beckett University with a degree in Human Geography and Planning, before completing a Master’s degree in Urban Planning at Newcastle University. He became a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute in February 2026 and was formerly a committee member of the RTPI Kent Young Planners network.
James began his planning career at Bloomfields Chartered Town Planners in 2023, progressing from Graduate Planning Consultant to Chartered Town Planner. During this time, he gained extensive experience advising on a wide range of residential, commercial, agricultural and mixed-use developments across London and the South East. His experience includes preparing and managing planning applications, permitted development proposals, lawful development certificates and planning appeals, as well as representing clients at Planning Committee.
James joined NTA Planning in 2026, bringing particular expertise in residential development, changes of use and permitted development rights. He has successfully managed a substantial number of planning applications and appeals, including schemes involving complex rural planning considerations, and has contributed to major residential developments of up to 400 dwellings.