Applied Through: Licentiate Route

Commended: PDP

Qualifications

BSc Human Geography – Cardiff University

MSc Spatial Planning – University College London

Experiences

I began working for my Local Planning Authority in Oxfordshire, gaining insight into the processes and procedures of the public sector. This familiarity with public sector ways of working helped me to inform and maintain professional relationships when working on projects with a variety of individuals across all sectors.

I began a part-time Masters whilst working at Maddox Associates, following my move to Gerald Eve. I have now worked in Gerald Eve’s Planning & Development team based in the West End for three years.

At Gerald Eve, I am involved in a variety of projects ranging from minor applications to masterplan schemes, with experience advising clients on residential, commercial and mixed-use proposals across London. 

APC Tips

Organisation is key – For two years pre-submission, I set a weekly reminder to spend one hour noting down Reflective Journal entries and case study ideas. This allowed me to consider projects that I might use, and made the whole process less overwhelming.

Read the guidance closely – I highlighted key sections of the guidance which I would constantly refer back to throughout my submission to ensure that I was addressing items correctly.

Checklists - For example, I extracted all competencies and sub-competencies from the guidance and created my own checklist and notes section. This enabled me to reflect on projects that would address the criteria and ensure that I had addressed every competency within my submission.