Opinion: Why 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for planning & housebuilding

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Carter Jonas's Head of Planning & Development outlines his predictions for what the new year could mean for housebuilding and property development...

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Colin Brown

Head of Planning & Development at Carter Jonas

Colin Brown is a Partner at Carter Jonas. Appointed Head of Planning & Development Division in November 2020, he is based out of the Cambridge office. He has over 25 years’ experience of planning consultancy and has a broad sphere of work. He acts for a wide range of private, institutional and developer clients and has worked on significant planning applications and appeals.

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