Applied through: Licentiate APC (L-APC)

Commended: PES and PCS only

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Geography – Aberystwyth University

MSc International Planning and Development – Cardiff University

Experiences

Following my Masters, I moved to Reading and started as a Graduate Planner at Pegasus Group where I undertook a variety of tasks including site appraisals, preparation and submission of planning applications and assisting with the project management on various schemes. As part of my role, I attended several networking events which helped me grow my professional relationships with individuals across several sectors.

In my current role as Senior Planner, I have been involved in a variety of projects ranging from minor applications to large residential and film studio schemes, with experience advising clients on residential and commercial proposals across the South of England. This has involved managing relationships with clients and stakeholders and leading on discussions with Local Planning Authorities.

APC Tips

Choose your case studies carefully – I had 3-4 case studies and listed the work projects they covered so I could choose the most suitable ones to write up for my submission.

Set deadlines for drafts of your APC and stick to them - It's important to stick to these deadlines as it allows your mentor and yourself to go through your draft submission properly and ensure you have time to action any feedback you might receive. Give yourself a week before the submission deadline to finalise your submission to give yourself and your mentor time to make tweaks if needed.

Have a copy of the competencies to hand when writing your PCS – This is useful when reading through the PCS to ensure you are aware of where competencies have been covered and where you are lacking.