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Mark Doodes
Planning Consultant/Director Mark is an experienced Town Planning Consultant who has worked for over 20 years in Oxfordshire and the South of England, in both local and central government, as well as private practice; he has a firm understanding of the planning system and the way things work from both sides of the fence. He has strong experience in residential schemes, in particular ranging from 1-700 units, including many self-build projects where he is one of the member partners of the National Self-Build Centre in Swindon. Other experience includes called-in appeals, renewable energy, neighbourhood planning and drafting Environmental Statements. Mark’s key strengths are being able to navigate through the maze of planning rules and regulations and being able to present proposals in a clear and concise manner, which can be understood by both clients and the Planning Authorities, to achieve realistic and worthwhile outcomes. This has been demonstrated on numerous occasions with some examples shown on the projects page of this website. Earlier in his career, Mark was involved in service improvement projects working with Local Authorities including process re-engineering, e-planning and "lean" exercises as well as on Nationally recognised projects such as the Planning Portal, 1App and Redbridge-i, meaning he can act in a management capacity. |
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Karla Ardon-Finch
Accounts Manager/Director With over 20 years experience at working at a senior level within a regulatory services function at a London Borough, Karla manages accounting and procedural matters, alongside providing advice and assembling planning statements, undertaking site appraisals and assembling robust schemes. |
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Michael Harding
Town Planner Michael worked as a Major Projects Officer for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Authority before working as an Associate to MDP. Michael's experience includes mainly residential-led schemes and conversions including a strong heritage-led focus, including appearances in the High Court. He has appeared as an expert witness for both developers and local authorities. |
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Louise Molloy
Planning Technician Louise utilises her wide range of experience and skill set by dealing with initial enquiries, seeking third party input from our supplier base and providing updates to clients on their projects. Louise also researches specialist documents and reports to provide to the planners alongside creating professional design and access statements. |
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Susan Wilson
Planning Assistant Susan worked in local government in West London before moving out to Wiltshire. She has worked within a planning setting for a number of years and has a good understanding of the regulatory processes inside Local Authorities. Her work at MDP includes site & appeal research, which assists the team in creating site appraisals and completing CIL assessments. |
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George Clark
CAD Engineer George supports the team with a variety of technical drawing and design tasks, producing accurate 2D CAD floor plans, elevations, and layout work for a wide range of projects. He assists particularly on schemes that are architecturally straightforward or form part of a phased planning approach. George also carries out drone surveys to gather essential site information, helping to ensure that each project is based on reliable, up-to-date data. |
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Nikki Heron
Planning Support/Technician Nikki provides valuable technical and administrative support across the planning team, handling initial client enquiries, coordinating information from consultants and suppliers, and ensuring smooth progression of projects. She assists with preparing documentation for submissions, carrying out background research, and maintaining clear communication with clients throughout each stage. Nikki’s organised approach and attention to detail help streamline workflows and support the delivery of high-quality planning outputs. |
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Matthew Ryan
Site Surveyor / CAD Engineer Matthew undertakes a range of on-site and technical responsibilities, carrying out measured surveys and producing accurate CAD drawings to support planning applications and design work. His role includes creating detailed plans, elevations, and sections, as well as assisting with 3D visual material where required. Matthew’s practical surveying experience and strong CAD capability ensure the team has reliable, precise data to underpin project development. |
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Isabelle Dow
Planning Assistant Isabelle supports the planning team by managing initial enquiries, liaising with our network of consultants, and coordinating key information for ongoing projects. She assists in researching specialist documents and planning policy, providing valuable background material for planners. Isabelle also contributes to the preparation of professional planning documents, ensuring submissions are clear, accurate, and well-presented. |