Mark Dakeyne
Prestatyn,Denbighshire
Summary
Planning Inspector and Officer skilled in reviewing and assessing development proposals to ensure compliance with planning laws and regulations. Recognised for strong judgement and ability to manage complex planning issues, leading to significant community and environmental benefits.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Planning inspector
Planning Inspectorate
Throughout England
09.2007 - 12.2022
- Making appeal decisions following site visits, hearings and public inquiries.
- Examining local plans.
- Writing reports for the Secretary of State.
- Managing a team of Planning Inspectors.
- Training new Inspectors.
Development Control Manager
Denbighshire County Council
, Denbighshire
04.1996 - 09.2007
- Managing a team of 20 Planning Officers and Support Officers.
- Making recommendations on planning applications.
- Appearing at hearings and public inquiries.
- Advising and training Councillors.
- Engaging with stakeholders to make improvements to the planning service.
Planning Officers
Various Local Planning Authorities
, Essex and North Wales
01.1983 - 03.1996
- Making recommendations on planning applications.
- Appearing at hearings and public inquiries.
- Writing appeal statements.
Education
BA (Hons) in Town and Country Planning - Planning
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.1977 - 07.1982
A-Levels - Economics (B), Geography (A), History (D), General Studies (B)
Bolton School
Bolton 09.1975 - 07.1977
GCSEs - 9 O Levels
Bolton School
Bolton 09.1971 - 07.1975
NVQ Level 4 - Management Development Programme
Denbighshire County Council
10.1998 - 07.1999
Defnyddio'r Gymraeg (Gradd C) - Welsh Language
CBAC
01.2001 - 08.2001
Skills
- Critically reviewing development proposals and plans
- Writing balanced reports on development proposals
- Engaging with stakeholders
- Working with others as part of a team
- Understanding of sustainable development and land use planning
Affiliations
- Volunteering as a school governor, at Covid vaccination centres, on conservation projects in Eryri and the Clwydian Range AONB. Committee member for Prestatyn Running Club.
- Fell running and walking in North Wales.
- Sketching landscapes.
Timeline
Planning inspector
Planning Inspectorate
09.2007 - 12.2022
Defnyddio'r Gymraeg (Gradd C) - Welsh Language
CBAC
01.2001 - 08.2001
NVQ Level 4 - Management Development Programme
Denbighshire County Council
10.1998 - 07.1999
Development Control Manager
Denbighshire County Council
04.1996 - 09.2007
Planning Officers
Various Local Planning Authorities
01.1983 - 03.1996
BA (Hons) in Town and Country Planning - Planning
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
09.1977 - 07.1982
A-Levels - Economics (B), Geography (A), History (D), General Studies (B)
Bolton School
09.1975 - 07.1977
GCSEs - 9 O Levels
Bolton School
09.1971 - 07.1975
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