David Martin

Senior strategic land and planning professional with 35 years’ experience delivering policy-led development, Local Plan strategy, site promotion, and regulatory compliance across both private sector and local government environments.

Senior strategic land and planning professional with 35 years’ experience across the private sector and local government, leading policy-led development, Local Plan strategy, site promotion, and regulatory planning. Extensive experience in strategic land promotion, planning policy, development plan examinations, and land acquisition, combined with senior commercial leadership roles in residential development. Proven track record in aligning commercial objectives with planning policy, governance, and statutory frameworks. Deep understanding of plan-making, development management, and planning enforcement, supported by direct experience in planning committees, regulatory decision-making, and public sector governance. Trusted adviser at board and executive level, recognised for delivering compliant, viable and deliverable development strategies within complex policy and regulatory environments.

Chartered Planning & Development Surveyor with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), providing a strong professional foundation in planning, development, land, valuation, and regulatory frameworks. Professionally trained in policy-led development, strategic land, viability, and governance, with specialist expertise reinforced through continuous professional development in planning policy and national planning frameworks.