About Us

Meet our Team

CT Planning are a team of friendly and proactive Chartered Town and Country Planners based in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Operating throughout England and Wales, with regular projects in Derbyshire, Shropshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, and across the West Midlands, we offer a wide range of planning services across multiple sectors.

Our experienced planners have local and national knowledge in property, land, and development. Helping you navigate the complexities of the planning system and the changing policy and legislative landscape, we provide insights and expert advice to maximise the chance of successful planning applications and proposals. Most importantly we understand the need for timely communication and excellent project management to ensure the best possible outcome for your project.

We work with large companies and national housebuilders, individuals and community groups*. Our goal is to offer clear, professional, and easy-to-understand advice to resolve your planning issues. Whether yours is a small residential project or you are planning a large-scale development our experts are here to help you.

CT Planning was founded by Chris Timothy in 1996 and the team became part of the NFU group of companies in December 2020.

CT Planning team photo
Photo of Chris Timothy

Chris Timothy

Managing Director
Photo of Louise Hinsley

Louise Hinsley

Director
Photo of Philippa Kreuser

Philippa Kreuser

Environmental Planner
Photo of Andrew Brough

Andrew Brough

Principal Planner
Photo of James Lloyd

James Lloyd

Senior Planner
Will Varley Apprentice Planner at CT Planning

Will Varley

Apprentice Planner
Ben Lewis

Ben Lewis

Town Planner
Annette Minchin

Annette Minchin

Clare Ford

Clare Ford

Julie Gillion

Julie Gillion

Tara Dams

Tara Dams

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