Molly Wright
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Planning Adviser who is working towards becoming a chartered member of the RTPI. Accustomed to managing numerous projects at various stages of the planning process. Able to represent organisational values in work. Used to managing client expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Planning Adviser
National Trust
Birmingham, West Midlands
2022.06 - Current
- Provide wide range of planning advice to some of the country's most significant heritage assets and outdoor sites. I advise when planning permission and/or listed building consent are required. I am also confident in the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations and use this to help National Trust properties apply for advertisement consent.
- I am able to advise on the need for the appropriate documents in order to get a planning application to pass validation. I prepare a wide range of planning documents and statements including Design and Access and Heritage Statements.
- I use my in-depth knowledge of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order to advise when development benefits from permitted development rights.
- I respond to 3rd party applications which affect National Trust land, representing the National Trust core values.
- I assist on local plan representations and as a result am confident on interpreting local planning policy.
Assistant Planner
Whitlock & Lowe Ltd
Swindon, Staffordshire
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Oversaw the preparation and submission of numerous small scale developments built from oak. These were predominantly householder developments.
- Successfully balanced projects at numerous stages of the planning process.
- I created and implemented a QGIS template that was able to efficiently prepare location and block plans.
- Worked alongside clients to manage their expectations.
- Prepared and submitted planning appeals through written representations on numerous occasions.
Sales Assistant
Thorntons
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
2016.09 - 2017.09
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with selecting products.
- Received training with food hygiene.
- Helped stock the shop after deliveries.
Education
MSc - Urban and Regional Planning
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield 2020.10 - 2021.09
BSc(Hons) - Geography
The University of Nottingham
Nottingham 2017.09 - 2020.07
A-Levels -
Alcester Grammar School
Alcester /2015 - /2017
GCSEs -
Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford-upon-Avon /2009 - /2015
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Advising
- Data gathering and research methods
- Planning issues
- Managing workload
- Willing to learn
Timeline
Assistant Planning Adviser
National Trust
2022.06 - Current
Assistant Planner
Whitlock & Lowe Ltd
2021.09 - 2022.06
MSc - Urban and Regional Planning
The University of Sheffield
2020.10 - 2021.09
BSc(Hons) - Geography
The University of Nottingham
2017.09 - 2020.07
Sales Assistant
Thorntons
2016.09 - 2017.09
A-Levels -
Alcester Grammar School
/2015 - /2017
GCSEs -
Stratford Girls' Grammar School
/2009 - /2015