Simon established SF Planning in 2005 after several years’ experience in the private and public sectors which followed a BA (Hons) Degree in Town and Country Planning and a Master of Town Planning from the University of Manchester.  Simon has built the company around his reputation for providing high quality, succinct, and candid advice.

As well as overseeing the company as a whole, Simon maintains his role as a leader of planning development proposals and policy change across all sectors of the industry; taking particular enjoyment from getting challenging projects (of any scale) ‘over the line’ and providing support to charitable and community-based proposals.

When not working, Simon loves spending time with his family and friends, travelling and eating out (when possible); and is an active member of a local church.  Any remaining excess energy is burnt off on the squash court and the odd cycle ride.

Telephone: 01242 231575
Mobile: 07836 247317
Email: simon@sfplanning.co.uk

Mark has a wealth of planning experience, such as major town centre regeneration schemes, large regeneration projects; through to self-build projects, and individual dwellings.

Following graduation from the University of Southampton in 1998 with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Geography, he started his career with Cotswold District Council.  Mark achieved an MA in Town and Country Planning from the University of the West of England in 2003, quickly followed by membership of the RTPI.  In 2004 he joined Cheltenham Borough Council where he was a Senior Planner for 4½ years before joining SF Planning in May 2008.  Mark is responsible for SF Planning’s Gloucester office.

When not at work, Mark is enjoying family life with his wife, and two children.

Telephone: 01452 527997
Mobile: 07515 985130
Email: mark@sfplanning.co.uk

Becky’s experience includes giving evidence at Public Inquiry, large scale education redevelopment, dealing with enforcement matters and EIA development.  She has worked on projects all over the country including Greater Manchester, South Cambridgeshire and North Devon. 

Becky started her career in 1994 at Woodspring District Council (now North Somerset Council). She then spent seven years at Cheltenham Borough Council before making the leap into the private sector in 2004 (working in Bristol).  Becky then joined SF Planning Ltd in January 2013, and she assists Simon in managing the Cheltenham office.

Becky graduated in 1993 from the University of Sheffield with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Urban Studies & Planning and a Post Graduate diploma in Town & Regional Planning. She has been a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute for over 20 years. 

Outside of work Becky enjoys spending time with family, travelling, practising yoga, visiting National Trust properties and fine wine & food with friends.

Telephone: 01242 231575
Mobile: 07525 462051
Email: becky@sfplanning.co.uk

Paul is currently leading on a number of projects including high density residential and mixed use developments, office to residential conversions and commercial development.  Paul works with architectural practices, clients and planning consultants all over London, the south east and south west, supplying expert review and management of planning proposals and appeals.

Paul worked in development management at the Forest of Dean District Council in Gloucestershire before joining Westminster City Council in London for 5 years. From there, Paul moved into the private sector with 3 years at a multi-disciplinary property company before joining SFP in 2015.

Paul graduated in 2003 from the University of Wales, Swansea with a BSc (Hons) in Geography and went on to complete an MA in Town and Country Planning from the University of the West of England, Bristol in 2006.

Outside of work Paul enjoys most sports and live music.

Telephone: 01242 231575
Mobile: 07715 203896
Email: paul@sfplanning.co.uk

Rali is an experienced accounts, administration and credit control professional. Since joining SF Planning, she has taken responsibility for day-to-day office management and a number of business processes and systems including accounts and customer service.

Originally from Bulgaria, Rali speaks three languages (Bulgarian, English and German) and has worked in a number of international organisations in the UK.

When she’s not at work, Rali enjoys time with her family and travelling as often as possible, with a particular interest in historic sites across the UK and Europe.

Telephone: 01242 231575
Email: ralica@sfplanning.co.uk

Gary joined SF Planning in 2020. After deciding to change career in his late thirties, Gary took some time off work to be the primary carer for his young children whilst seeking opportunities in the Planning and Development industry. Joining Cheltenham Borough Council in 2015, Gary took up a role as Planning Officer in the Development Management Team where he was case officer for a large range and variety of applications.

During this time, he undertook a distance learning MSc in Urban and Rural Planning via the University of the West of England, successfully completing this in November 2019.  Gary seeks to further his knowledge and experience at SF Planning and is currently a Licentiate member of the RTPI.

Outside of work Gary enjoys his sports, particularly football, golf and cricket, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Telephone: 01242 231575
Email:  gary@sfplanning.co.uk

Martin joined the team following 4 years working as a Planning Inspector dealing with a wide variety of cases across the country while gaining valuable insight into appeal process.

Prior to that, he was Development Manager at Cheltenham Borough Council for almost 5 years, having previously also held senior positions in that team. In his time at Cheltenham, Martin was involved in numerous large-scale commercial and residential developments and managed a team which included planners, heritage officers, and tree specialists.

Martin has been a member of the RTPI for nearly 15 years having graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2003, studying Planning and Economics, and subsequently the University of the West of England in 2007, gaining a Masters in Town and Country Planning.

Outside of work, Martin enjoys spending time with his family, playing and watching football, as well as trying to revitalise his joy of running. He also enjoys exploring the local countryside, including the Malvern Hills, as well as the numerous local music festivals of his home town.

Telephone:01242 231575
Mobile:07521 394447
Email: martin@sfplanning.co.uk

Aiden obtained his BSc in Geography from China and went on to complete an MSc in Environmental Sciences at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, where he explored environmental planning and sustainable city studies. Through his studies in different countries, he developed an international perspective and formed a strong sense of cultural awareness, as well as considerable resilience and adaptability.

Aiden had previously worked in the environmental sector before beginning his career in planning and joining SFP. He has demonstrated a strong interest and motivation in the field of town planning, he also contributes new perspectives and creativity to teamwork.

Outside of work, Aiden enjoys cooking, visiting cities, playing tennis and badminton, and hanging out with friends. His go-to TV show is Parks and Recreation.

Telephone:01242 231575
Email: aiden@sfplanning.co.uk

Kelly is responsible for marketing and communications at SF Planning. She has over 20 years of experience in marketing strategy and implementation, specialising in small business growth through targeted communication.

Kelly studied English Literature at King’s College, London and is a long-standing member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Spending most of her time on the sidelines of school sports pitches, watching her two sons playing football and rugby, leaves just enough time for dog-walking, reading the occasional book, and reminiscing about music festivals and gigs from years gone by.

Telephone: 01242 231575
Email: kelly@sfplanning.co.uk

Becca has a BSc in Geography and Management from the University of Exeter, and originally joined SF Planning as a graduate in 2018.

After pursuing a career as a social worker, Becca rejoined the team in 2023 and works across a wide variety of planning projects.

When she’s not at work, Becca enjoys holidays abroad, playing sport on the beach and eating sweet treats (or any combination of all the above).

Telephone: 01242 231575
Email: becca@sfplanning.co.uk

Liz has experience across a wide range of planning issues and has worked on a variety of schemes across the UK, from small scale commercial developments to nationally significant infrastructure projects for landowner, developer, and local authority clients.

Liz’s background is in planning and environmental law. She has worked as a planning lawyer in private practice at both specialist and top 100 law firms before joining SF Planning.

Liz graduated in 2009 from the University of Leeds with an LLB and completed a postgraduate certificate in urban and rural planning at UWE in 2018. Liz has been a chartered member of the RTPI since 2019.

Liz is co-chair of Gloucestershire RTPI young planners who run events locally for planners in their first ten years of practice.

Outside of work, Liz enjoys swimming and visiting National Trust properties with her family.

Telephone:01242 231575
Mobile:07523 671132
Email: liz@sfplanning.co.uk

Clare worked within local authorities and a combined authority before joining SF Planning. Her planning experience includes enforcement, development management, appeals and policy

Clare graduated from the University of the West of England in 2023 with an MSc in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.

When she’s not at work, you might find Clare photographing mushrooms, cultivating plants, cooking, and travelling. Clare’s also a keen artist and loves to draw, paint, print and use pyrography.

Telephone:01242 231575
Email: clare@sfplanning.co.uk

Nathan joined SF Planning in 2024, and has experience of working on behalf of clients across residential, commercial, leisure and retail sectors. He’s handled a vast range of planning matters within both urban and rural contexts, with a particular focus in London, the South East and the Midlands.

Nathan gained a BA in Human Geography from the University of Leicester in 2014, followed by an MA in Planning Policy and Practice from London South Bank University in 2018. He became a chartered member of the RTPI in 2023.

Outside of work, Nathan enjoys spending time socialising with family and friends, keeping fit(ish) and travelling as much as possible.

Telephone:01242 231575
Email: nathan.halloran@sfplanning.co.uk

Molly has completed the first two years of a BSc in Urban Planning and Development at Cardiff University. She joined SF Planning on a 15-month student placement in June 2024 as the first step in a career in urban planning.

Outside work Molly enjoys staying active, travel, and time with her friends and family.

Telephone:01242 231575
Email: molly@sfplanning.co.uk

Peter joined SF Planning in 2024 after six years as a planning officer in local planning authority development management. He has experience at multiple different local planning authorities, working on a wide range of schemes in both urban and rural settings.

Peter graduated from the University of Leicester with a first-class degree in geography, and later completed an MA degree apprenticeship in town planning from London South Bank University.

Peter loves to travel. He’s explored much of Europe and has a keen interest in history and discovering unusual buildings. When he’s not at work or on an overseas trip Peter spends his time exploring more locally, as well as playing sports. He’s also a regular at his local park run.

Telephone: 01242 231575
Email: peter.lang@sfplanning.co.uk

Maya joined SF Planning as a Graduate planner in 2024, after graduating from UWE, Bristol with a degree in Architecture and Planning.

Maya lived in Italy, then Ghana, before moving to the UK (where she’s been for the last nine years). Maya says that living in different countries has taught her to adapt easily and helped her to become more open-minded.

Outside of work, Maya loves to cook and go walking in the Cotswolds with her dog. You might also find her exploring the shops along Cheltenham’s Promenade.

Telephone: 01242 231575
Email: maya.rubello@sfplanning.co.uk