Alice is a Principal Planner at DPP Planning in Cardiff, where she works on a wide range of commercial, education, urban regeneration, and energy projects, while also leading the company’s Social Responsibility team. She became a Chartered Member of the RTPI in February 2024. Alice holds a BA in Geography and Planning from UWE Bristol and an MSc in Spatial Planning and Development from Cardiff University. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring South Wales on walks with her borrowed dog, Toby, as well as cooking, attending festivals, and going to live music events.

Nia is a Planner at Arup, working on a range of projects including leisure schemes, flood risk management schemes and infrastructure projects across Wales and England. Nia works predominantly in Development Management, leading the preparation of planning applications, pre-application consultations and pre-application requests. Nia completed her MSc in Spatial Planning and Development in 2020 and became a chartered planner in 2023. She has been a volunteer for Planning Aid Wales since 2019, where she enjoys helping individuals, small businesses or charities needing advice on planning matters. Nia was awarded the Wales Young Planner of the Year in 2024. In her spare time, she enjoys running, reading and exploring new places!

Leo is a Chartered Senior Planner at Turley working within their Wales & South-West team. Leo completed his studies for a Spatial Planning and Development MSc degree at Cardiff University in 2022, whilst working at a Cardiff based planning consultancy. Prior to completing his BSc in Geography and Town Planning at Cardiff University Leo completed a placement year at Cardiff City Council. At Turley, Leo’s work consists of co-ordinating large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Wales, drafting local plan representations for residential allocations, navigating the PAC process for major developments and preparing and submitting a variety of planning applications across England and Wales. He became a chartered member of the RTPI following his APC success in May 2024.

Emre supports Boyer’s Bristol and Cardiff Team in a variety of planning projects after graduating in BA (Hons) Geography & Planning from University of the West of England and MSc in Spatial Planning & Development at Cardiff University. During university, Emre was a student representative and committee member of multiple societies featuring the Planning Society where he gained transferable experience and skills. From a diverse background, Emre aims to bring that input into the group also.

Heulwen is a Planner at Arup in Cardiff and works on a broad range of projects within policy and development management. She has recently completed her MSc in Town planning at University of the West of England and also holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning and Development from Cardiff University. Going down the apprenticeship route, Heulwen is currently in the process of working towards chartership.

Hal is a Planning Consultant for AtkinsRealis, working across both Wales and England. He works on a range of projects including infrastructure, planning policy, and environmental impact assessments. His undergraduate degree was in Public Health. As part of a significant career change, he earned an MSc in Spatial Planning and Development from Cardiff University in 2025.

Lucy is a Chartered Planner working for Tetra Tech in their Cardiff office with over 3 years of private sector experience. Day to day, she assists on planning applications for a broad range of projects in Wales and England, including renewable energy schemes and Welsh Developments of National Significance. Prior to this role, Lucy completed an MSc degree in Spatial Planning and Development as well as a BSc in Human Geography from Cardiff University. Lucy joined the Young Planners committee in 2023 running social media and communications and is looking forward to her third year in this role.

Alice is an Assistant Planner in LRM Planning’s Cardiff office, where she plays a key role in delivering major planning applications across the south of England, alongside numerous Welsh projects. 
 
Alice completed her degree in Urban Planning and Development at Cardiff University in 2023. As a part of her degree Alice travelled to New Orleans to research contemporary issues in planning.
 
Currently working towards achieving Associate membership this year, Alice is looking forward to being a general member of the RTPI Young Planners. 

Ceri is a Planner based in LRM Planning’s Cardiff office, where she is currently working on several major planning applications for large-scale residential developments across the South West of England. She also brings valuable experience from working with a range of Welsh local authorities on behalf of a range clients.

Before joining LRM Planning, Ceri completed an MSc in Sustainability, Planning and Environmental Policy at Cardiff University in 2024, following a BSc in Human Geography. She is an Affiliate member of the RTPI and is currently working towards Associate membership this year.

Madlen is a Graduate Planner at Arup and has worked on a variety of projects across the UK, including renewable energy schemes and leisure schemes. Prior to joining Arup, Madlen completed her undergraduate degree in Human Geography and Planning at Cardiff University. During her studies, Madlen gained two years of practical experience working as a Planning Enforcement Officer in a local authority. Outside of work, Madlen enjoys running, reading, and travelling!

Lleucu is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Cardiff University studying Human Geography and Planning (BSc) and is in her final year after completing a Placement year at Savills with the Cardiff Planning Team. Her degree is a 4-year sandwich course, which is partially accredited by the RTPI. Lleucu joined the committee in 2024.

Clodagh is a Principal Planner at CarneySweeney’s Cardiff office and is a chartered member of the RTPI. She works on projects across a broad range of sectors including residential, retail, commercial and renewable energy in both Wales and England.

Clodagh has previously worked at other Cardiff-based planning consultancies and obtained a MSc in Spatial Planning and Development from Cardiff University in 2019.

In her role as General Member, Clodagh is looking forward to another year supporting the Young Planners Cymru Committee and attending a variety of CPD and social events!

Annabelle is a Senior Planner in Savills Cardiff Office with nearly 5 years’ experience working in both private consultancy and local government. Prior to this, Annabelle completed her BSc Human Geography and Planning at Cardiff University, through which she completed a 14-month placement working in Development Management in London. Using this experience, Annabelle applies and continuously develops her knowledge on projects across Wales and England including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Annabelle joined the committee in 2022 as an events co-ordinator and is looking forward to her new role on the committee.

I am currently a placement student at Cardiff Council , studying Urban Planning and Development at Cardiff University. As an RTPI Student Ambassador and Bursary recipient, I am passionate about increasing representation within the planning profession and actively support this through my work as an EDI leader and my involvement with the BAME Planners Network. In my current role at the Council, I apply my interests in urban regeneration and design to lead redevelopment projects using tools like Autodesk Forma and GIS. I also leverage my background in photography and content creation to advocate for the profession and engage with the next generation of planners.

Anisha is a Graduate Planner at Savills in Cardiff. She recently graduated with a BSc in Human Geography from Cardiff University. During her studies, she completed a summer internship with Savills, working with one of the planning teams in London. Currently, she is undertaking an MSc in Spatial Planning and Development at Cardiff University while working at Savills.

Joshua is a Planning Officer working for Swansea Council within the Placemaking and Strategic Planning section and is also a Chartered Member of the RTPI. Prior to this, Joshua completed a MSc in Spatial Planning and Development at Cardiff University, graduating in 2022. In his role, Joshua has experience across a range of projects including the preparation of a new development plan for Swansea (known as LDP2), monitoring the performance of the existing development plan, Section 106 Agreements, and producing policy responses to planning applications.