Photography, Travel, Cooking
Yatong Sun
Planner
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented MSc Planning and Development candidate at Queen’s University Belfast, graduating in September 2025. With an undergraduate background in Architectural Technology from De Montfort University, I bring a foundation in design thinking alongside a growing expertise in spatial planning and regeneration. My current dissertation focuses on a work-based study for the town regeneration of Newtownstewart in Northern Ireland, reflecting my interest in place-based strategies that bring lasting impact to communities. Having discovered that planning aligns closely with my strengths and values, I am now seeking a graduate planning role where I can contribute to meaningful regeneration, policy development, or community-focused planning projects.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Public Consultation Assistant
Mayo and Wicklow County Councils
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Facilitated informal discussions with local residents to gather feedback on future development priorities, infrastructure needs, and town centre improvements
- Recorded and summarised residents’ ideas, helping the councils shape more community-responsive Local Area Plans
Planning Assistant (Part-Time)
Vacancy Building Survey and Mapping
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with a small student team to survey and map vacant buildings in Bangor and Newtownards town centres
- Conducted on-site inspections to verify building condition, use class, and visible signs of dereliction or underuse
- Digitally marked vacant properties on GIS-based mapping software and compiled site-specific notes to support spatial planning analysis
- Contributed to a technical report submitted to support the Local Development Plan (LDP) evidence base
Education
MSc - Planning and Development
Queen’s University Belfast
Northern Ireland 09.2024 - 09.2025
BSc (Hons) - Architectural Technology
De Montfort University
Leicester, UK 09.2020 - 09.2024
Summer School - Design & Innovation For Sustainable Cities
UC Berkeley
San Francisco 07.2019 - 08.2019
International Foundation Year – Level 3 -
Sheffield International College
Sheffield, UK 01.2018 - 09.2018
Knowledge And Skills
- Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Planning System and the Planning Act (NI) 2011
- Experience in Local Development Plan research
- Competent in ArcGIS, Adobe Photoshop
- Experience using Adobe InDesign, AutoCAD, Revit
- Good report writing and presentation skills
- Familiar with development appraisals and planning applications
- Public consultation and stakeholder engagement
- Understanding of sustainability and regeneration principles
- Speak English and Mandarin
Interests
Timeline
Public Consultation Assistant
Mayo and Wicklow County Councils
02.2025 - 05.2025
Planning Assistant (Part-Time)
Vacancy Building Survey and Mapping
02.2025 - 03.2025
MSc - Planning and Development
Queen’s University Belfast
09.2024 - 09.2025
BSc (Hons) - Architectural Technology
De Montfort University
09.2020 - 09.2024
Summer School - Design & Innovation For Sustainable Cities
UC Berkeley
07.2019 - 08.2019
International Foundation Year – Level 3 -
Sheffield International College
01.2018 - 09.2018
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