Acclaimed planning consultancy is looking to the future with a new face at the helm following a period of growth

Cadnant Planning, based in Conwy and Pulford, near Wrexham and Chester, is one of the industry’s most respected firms. With Associate Planner Sioned Edwards stepping up to become Managing Director, the future looks bright for the award-winning chartered town planning consultancy.

Their talented team of six has worked with a raft of big names on landmark projects including infrastructure developments, leisure operators, further education providers, landowners, commercial developers and leading private housebuilders and RSLs.

Alongside Founder and Director Rhys Davies, who launched the business 20 years ago before rebranding to become Cadnant Planning in 2012, Sioned is excited to focus on supporting existing and new clients across North Wales, Cheshire, Wirral and the North West.

“Together we have built up the reputation and client base of the company, and nothing will change from that perspective, but we have taken a long-term view in terms of the future of Cadnant, and I am very excited to step forward into this new role,” she said. Rhys added: “I will still be a Director and integral part of the business but it’s about looking ahead now, with Sioned leading on that vision and our long-term strategy.”

Providing a wide range of services from planning appraisals, applications, appeals and specialist documents to land promotion and expert witness representation, the firm is proud of its Welsh roots and “local values” centred on sustainability, bilingualism and opportunities for the next generation.

Sioned joined the practice as a graduate 13 years ago and is determined to build on its history while embracing technological and legislative advances. Rhys, from Anglesey, says the business is in “very safe hands.” He added: “From this point it will be Sioned driving things forward. I am delighted for her and know Cadnant Planning will continue to go from strength to strength.”