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Alasdair Avila-Thorne

Associate Director
Team: Planning

Alasdair plays a key role in preparing and managing planning applications, reviewing planning opportunities, submitting local plan representations, and carrying out five-year housing land supply assessments.

With a solid grounding in strategic planning, Alasdair has successfully promoted residential schemes through both the local plan process and individual planning applications.

He is known for delivering clear, well-reasoned planning advice that helps clients achieve outcomes that exceed expectations. His analytical approach and understanding of both policy and commercial drivers make him a trusted advisor across sectors.

Key areas of expertise:

– Planning applications and appeals
– Residential and mixed-use development strategy
– Strategic land promotion and site allocation
– Housing land supply analysis
– Policy interpretation and local plan representations

Alasdair is an experienced chartered town planner with a strong background in residential and commercial development.