Josh Murphy, Principal Planner, Fairhurst
Winner
Josh is a Chartered Planning and Environmental Consultant providing services related to Planning Permission, Environmental Impact Assessments, Marine Licensing and Environmental Permitting, for both private and public sector clients. Josh has successfully secured a number of major Planning Permissions and consents for an array of clients. He has also prepared and coordinated Environmental Impact Assessments on various projects ranging from offshore developments to road schemes, having also been a chapter author for accompanying environmental statements. I also provide development management services to public sector clients. This includes forming the role of a planning officer, managing a range of complex applications.
Josh Murphy said
"I am honoured and thrilled that I have been awarded the RTPI North East Young Planner of the Year 2024. This recognition holds great personal significance for me, and I am grateful to the judges for acknowledging my dedicated efforts to the discipline over the past few years. Particularly, my work in marine and environmental planning has allowed me to make substantial contributions to projects aimed at promoting sustainable development and conservation. As a senior lead member of the team, I now have the opportunity to mentor younger staff members, and I am dedicated to sharing my knowledge and experiences to guide and support the next generation of planners".