Senior promotions at Lichfields’ Leeds office drive continued growth

UK planning and development consultancy Lichfields has announced the promotion of Emma Gomersal and James Cox to Planning Directors in its Leeds office as its Yorkshire team continues to grow.

Emma has a strong background in strategic land, specialising in the promotion of residential and employment sites. She has worked extensively with landowner and developer clients, managing the planning and development process to maximise the potential of these sites.

James works with a range of clients primarily in the retail, tourism and roadside development sectors. He has also taken on a lead role in advising Anglo American on the Woodsmith Project; a nationally significantly polyhalite fertiliser mine that is being developed in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

Emma Gomersal said: “The support I’ve experienced since joining Lichfields has been instrumental in allowing me to build on my experience in strategic land and contribute effectively to the continued success of the Leeds office. The expertise and services we offer as a company, alongside our reputation for in depth insight and research, have been invaluable in achieving the objectives for our clients across the region.”

Alongside Emma and James’ promotions, Lichfields has also announced the promotion of three other planning directors and several senior-level promotions across its other offices.

James Cox said: “I’m grateful for the support of the team and our clients as we continue to deliver innovative planning solutions and I look forward to taking on new challenges in this expanded role.”

The Leeds office has experienced strong growth in recent years, significantly expanding its team and client base. This growth reflects Lichfields’ continued commitment to delivering high quality planning services across Yorkshire.

Chris Darley, Head of the Leeds office, said: “Emma and James’ promotions are well-deserved. Their leadership and expertise will continue to drive our growth and strengthen our position as a leader in the planning and development sector. We’re excited to see them both take on these new responsibilities and lead the team through the next phase of growth.”