Jon has in excess of 30 years of experience in public and private planning work. In 2005 he founded ID Planning along with Richard Irving. Jon has an extensive knowledge of the planning system, and whilst he covers all aspects of commercial and residential development, he has specific expertise in the development of major residential and mixed use sites. Jon is familiar with all aspects of planning law, having acted for major housebuilders, landowners and developers in securing planning permissions across the UK. Jon is an expert witness and regularly provides evidence in Public Inquiries.
Outside of work Jon enjoys travelling, shooting, attending many live music events and festivals and spending time with his wife and two grown up children.