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Niall Hanrahan

Associate Director, London

Niall's intricate knowledge of the heritage sector has earned him an excellent reputation in dealing with especially challenging and complex projects

BA (Hons) Urban Studies & Planning – University of Sheffield 
MPlan Urban Studies & Planning – University of Sheffield/Aalborg University 
MSc Historic Conservation  Oxford Brookes University 
Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute

An in-house heritage expert, Niall holds Master's degrees in Planning from the University of Sheffield and Historic Conservation from Oxford Brookes University, for which he was awarded a Distinction.

With planning and heritage degrees, combined with over seven years' experience of working with heritage assets, Niall has the experience to effectively balance the public benefits of proposals and impact on assets.

During his time with Planning Potential, Niall has primarily worked on medium-scale residential, town centre commercial, and heritage projects, whilst also advising on larger retail schemes.

His attention to detail, intricate knowledge of both the planning and heritage sector, and personable approach has earned him an excellent reputation in dealing with especially challenging and complex projects. His track-record of delivering positive results for clients means Niall is well-equipped to provide heritage advice on projects across the country.

An entertaining member of the Planning Potential team, Niall can usually be found at the centre of any fun that takes place in the office. Apart from his planning role, Niall's other great passions are his failing football team (Newcastle) and two ginger cats, Chester and Lester!

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