From universities and schools to residential developments and even sports stadia – Billy has worked on schemes across a wide range of asset types.

Described as a practical planner, Billy delivers a hands-on approach to his work on projects across the UK.  By working collaboratively with his clients to understand their unique set of needs and their existing planning knowledge, Billy strives to provide a tailored approach on every project he works on.

A landmark project in Billy’s career has been providing a new special educational needs school for the London Borough of Hillingdon. Billy managed the technical elements of the application, which included proposing a large extension to existing structures within the Green Belt.

Bedford School required strategic planning advice and guidance on a project which included several Grade II Listed Buildings. Billy provided sound advice and insight on this complex site. In addition to his work on educational assets, he has worked on several new community projects including a 500-home scheme, Berryhill, in Scotland.

Billy enjoys the tangible nature of his job and seeing the impact planning and infrastructure has on the communities he serves. He has a large amount of experience working on university campuses, and schools for clients who have and manage a larger estate and need assistance with masterplanning.

Working collaboratively and as part of a team is second nature to Billy. He plays a vital role in the development of our London-based Planning team by providing guidance and support to the team’s junior planners.

Billy is a Chartered Member of the RTPI.

Experience

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Planning

Develop winning planning strategies that deliver successful projects
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Planning Consultancy

Comprehensive planning strategy and submission advice - tailored to your site and your objectives.

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Senior Planner, Billy Palmer, kicks off the first blog in our series ‘Sites for Sore Eyes’, discussing how urban environments are impacted by the demand for schools and other educational facilities.

Sites for Sore Eyes: Where Did All the Schools Go?

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London Local Plan Watch - Spring 2023

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London Local Plan Watch - Autumn 2023

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Despite the Mayor being directed by the Secretary of State to take further action on London’s housing plan, City Hall has recently announced an additional Housing Kickstart Fund and has committed significant sums to building 76,000 new homes on brownfield sites.

London Local Plan Watch - Spring 2024

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LPW London square Reports & Briefings 10.10.22

London Local Plan Watch - Autumn 2022

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Bedford School, New Academic Building

Our client wished to create a purpose-built academic building to provide additional classrooms for maths, economics, and computer sciences.

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Harefield Academy SEND School

The London Borough of Hillingdon has a shortage of SEND school spaces and an urgent need for expansion of sites within the Borough.

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College of North West London

United Colleges Group needed expert guidance on their journey to develop a world-leading college in a prime location at Wembley Stadium. The objective was clear - to increase the student population and diversity in the borough.

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