SLR Consulting leader earns RTPI fellowship

Environmental and sustainability consultancy SLR Consulting has announced that Elle Cass, head of strategic built environment growth (Europe), has been elected a fellow of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

The fellowship is the institute’s highest professional membership grade, recognising chartered members who have made an outstanding contribution to the planning profession.

Elle brings 30 years’ experience spanning consultancy, housebuilding, local government and real estate, and currently serves as chair of the RTPI board of trustees.

She said: “Becoming a fellow of the Royal Town Planning Institute is both a personal milestone and a professional responsibility.

“It reflects a career committed to the purpose and influence of planning, championing the role of place in shaping economic resilience, environmental stewardship and long-term social value. 

“It is an opportunity to reflect on that journey, but more importantly a catalyst to continue driving change, supporting others and contributing to the profession.

“Professionally, fellowship carries real weight. 

“It signals credibility, leadership and a responsibility to contribute at a strategic level, not only within planning, but across the wider built environment and governance landscape.

“It provides a platform to influence policy, support better decision-making and advocate for planning as a critical enabler of sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery.

“Ultimately, becoming a fellow is not an endpoint, it is a platform to lead with purpose and contribute at board level – helping to shape more resilient, inclusive places for the future.”

Elle’s election reflects SLR Consulting’s strength in planning and the built environment, recognising her leadership across the profession and her work to improve diversity, inclusion and standards within the construction sector.

Rory Bates, built environment sector lead at SLR Consulting, added: “Elle’s fellowship is thoroughly deserved as her contribution to raising the standard of planning has been outstanding for many years. 

“It’s a recognition that reflects the quality of leadership she continues to bring every single day to our built environment team.

“What makes Elle’s expertise so valuable is her ability to connect the dots across disciplines. 

“Planning doesn’t sit in isolation and her strategic perspective helps our teams bring together technical and advisory expertise in a way that delivers real, lasting impact to solve complex challenges for clients across the built environment.”

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