Maddox Planning expands northern presence

Planning consultancy Maddox Planning has appointed David Sweeting as planning director as it strengthens its presence in Yorkshire and across the North of England.

David joins after 16 years at Avison Young, where he was a director in its Leeds team.

He has advised on major development and regeneration projects across Yorkshire, including York Central and Yorkshire Energy Park.

Based in Leeds, David will lead Maddox Planning’s growth in Yorkshire, working with developers, landowners and professional advisers across the region.

His arrival will also support the consultancy’s wider northern practice, building on its established track record of advising on development projects across the North West.

David said: “I’m really pleased to be joining Maddox Planning and to have the opportunity to help develop the business in Yorkshire and across the North.

“There is a lot happening across the region, from major regeneration and housing delivery to changes in local plans, devolution and the wider planning system.

“The growing role of the region’s mayors is also shaping priorities for investment, infrastructure and development.

“For clients, that creates opportunities, but also a need for clear planning advice that understands both the local context and the commercial realities of development.

“I’m looking forward to reconnecting with existing contacts, developing new relationships and building a strong Maddox Planning presence in the Northern market.”

David Maddox, founder of Maddox Planning, added: “David brings considerable experience of the Yorkshire development market as well as the relationships and local knowledge that come from working in the region over a sustained period.

“We have a long history of working on development across the North West, and David’s appointment gives us the opportunity to build on that track record by establishing a permanent senior presence in the North.

“We see significant potential across the Northern development market, but our immediate focus is on building a strong Yorkshire practice around David’s experience, relationships and knowledge of the region.

“Our approach has always been to combine detailed planning knowledge with commercially grounded advice.

“David shares that approach and I’m looking forward to working with him as we develop the next stage of Maddox Planning’s growth.”

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