Oxfordshire-based Edgars wins Planning Consultancy of the Year award

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Tom Kilkelly

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Oxfordshire-based planning consultancy Edgars has won the Planning Consultancy of the Year award at this years Planning Awards (2023).

The award was presented at a ceremony held on Thursday 8 June at IET Savoy Place in London.

Edgars was established in 2007 and is run by Jayne Norris and Jon Westerman with a team of 12 planners and three support staff.

The judges said: “Edgar's approach clearly shows resolution of complex planning challenges and physical, societal, environmental and economic benefits”.

“Edgars’ diverse projects range from heritage interventions to policy development and sustainable transport infrastructure. Highlights include working with Warwick District Council to develop net-zero carbon policies in response to the declared climate emergency; a collaboration with BikeSafe to create a 5km off-road cycling and walking path; and securing planning permission for the Bicester Motion Innovation Quarter, creating new employment space in a conservation area.”

Edgars advises clients across Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire, and the South East. Its range of projects covers education, new home developments, rural and heritage estate planning and masterplanning, commercial buildings. and hospitality & tourism.

Director Jayne Norris said: “We are honoured to have won this prestigious award. The range of shortlisted entries demonstrated how exciting and rewarding it is to work in an industry filled with so much talent.

“Jon and I are proud of all that Edgars has achieved. This award is a fantastic accolade to our committed, passionate and innovative planning team. It is also thanks to our loyal and long-standing clients who keep us focused on delivering the very best service and their commitment to their investments having positive impacts on their communities. Congratulations to all the finalists, those commended and fellow winners.”

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.