Collaboration by Design
Design advice for building enhancements
The Urbanists and Powell Dobson Architects have won an important commission with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to improve the quality of buildings in Merthyr Tydfil and Treharris.
The Portas Review Reviewed
The decline of the High Street is now firmly in the public consciousness following the release of the Portas Review last week. James Brown, our lead director for regeneration, reflects on the key messages.
Our team
Mark Farrar
AssociateBSc (Hons) Town & Country Planning Diploma in Town Planning, MRTPI
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The planning system is constantly evolving, but Mark as our Principal Planning Manager utilises his extensive working knowledge of both the English and Welsh planning systems, to negotiate planning permissions that improve our clients' interests. Mark has an acute understanding of the commercial, environmental, and social aspects of development, and merges clear thinking and communication with innovative practice to provide planning advice and solutions for our clients that reduce risk and create opportunity.
Key experience
- Thorough working knowledge, understanding, and application of the English & Welsh planning systems;
- Comprehensive understanding of commercial, environmental and social aspects of development
- Clear thinking and communication
What do you think makes a successful place 'work'?
A variety of uses, as it results in different people using the place, which provides a more vibrant atmosphere.
What is favourite place & why:
I don't have a specific place which is a definite favourite. Every place has its positive and negative aspects although they are not always obvious on the first glance and it may take a while to find them!
What interests you outside of work?
Other than planning (of course), my interests involve balancing marathon running with managing my allotment garden, and our fledgling family.
What activity do you most want to undertake in the next ten years?
To complete my RYA qualifications and sailing experience to the level of Yachtmaster Ocean