LUC appoints planning expert Sarah Young to Company Board of Directors
LUC today announced the appointment of Sarah Young as Board Director for Planning. Sarah is a chartered town planner with over 25 years of experience in the planning industry and previously led LUC's Strategic Planning service area. She is a leading authority on Green Belts and renewable energy.
In her new role, Sarah will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight to LUC’s planning services. She will also play a key role in developing LUC’s whole-company strategy and the running of the business.
Sarah is a highly respected figure in the planning sector and the RTPI named her as a Women of Influence in 2020. She has worked on a wide range of projects, including developing guidance for Governments, statutory bodies and local authorities on various planning matters, preparing evidence for local plans and assessing the environmental impacts of development proposals. She is also a frequent speaker at industry events.
Sarah succeeds Philip Smith who has decided to stand down from the Company Board after more than 10 years in the role but will remain a Planning Director.
“I am delighted to welcome Sarah to the Company Board. She is a highly experienced and respected planner with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the planning sector. I am confident that she will make a significant contribution to the future success of LUC.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Philip Smith for his many years of service to LUC as a Board Director. Under Philip’s leadership, LUC’s planning team has grown very significantly and diversified to include transport, heritage, placemaking, natural capital and carbon management services. This success was recognised by the RTPI in 2019 and 2022 when LUC was named Planning Consultancy of the Year. I’m delighted that Philip will remain a Planning Director, undertaking more client work.”Jon GranthamManaging Director
“I am excited to join the Board of LUC. It is a great privilege to be part of an organisation that is committed to making a positive difference in line with our mission to create better futures for nature, people and places. I look forward to working with my colleagues to help LUC achieve its ambitious goals.”
Sarah YoungBoard Director for Planning
The appointment of Sarah is a significant step for LUC as it continues to grow and expand its services. The company is committed to providing high-quality advice and support to its clients, and Sarah's appointment will help to ensure that LUC remains at the forefront of planning and environmental consultancy.
