Chief Planner Joins JBPL

Ellie Drozdowska • May 1, 2025

Welcome - Steven Stroud


We are very proud to welcome Steven Stroud as Associate Director to the JBPL Team.

 

Steve is a Chartered Town Planner with a strong academic background and broad experience across the public and private sectors. He has led a wide range of major development projects and brings particular expertise in complex planning and enforcement appeals, having appeared at numerous hearings and public inquiries.


Most recently acting as Chief Planning Officer for two local authorities in Suffolk, Steve is known for his strategic insight, robust professional judgement, and ability to deliver clear, solution-focused advice. He has a particular interest in the historic environment and heritage-led planning.

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