Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has appointed Steve Hemming to the newly created role of national head of planning.
Hemming has been with LSH for 20 years, during which time he has advised clients including Barratt David Wilson, Vistry Partnerships, Opus Land, Homes England, the BBC, Barwood Capital and Historic England.
In his new role, he will assume responsibility for co-ordinating activities across LSH’s national planning consultancy team and supporting clients across the development arena.
Hemming said: “I can’t remember a time in which planning has enjoyed such prominence in both the political agenda and wider public consciousness. This is a period of opportunity for all of us at LSH and I am honoured to be tasked with leading such a talented team”.
Dr Steven Norris, head of LSH’s planning, regeneration and infrastructure division, added: “We know from working with both our public and private sector clients that the planning system – when applied correctly – has the power to unlock opportunities and nurture communities. Under Steve’s guidance, our national planning team will continue to play their role in this process and in delivering vital new homes, major regeneration projects and infrastructure.”
