Christopher Garner’s broad experience ensures each client benefits from a thorough knowledge of the town planning system combined with a commercial, results driven approach.

Chris has been a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute since 1991.

Chris has a first degree in Urban and Regional Planning BA (Hons), a second Bachelor of Town Planning degree and has studied environmental law, development and valuation (College of Estate Management, University of Reading).

Having worked for local planning authorities as a planning officer, dealing with both planning applications and development plan preparation, followed by close to 20 years working within the development industry for Redrow Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Woodford Land and Barratt Homes in Land/Planning Manager and Director roles, means Chris is able to combine an understanding of the local planning authority’s perspective with a commercial focus on achieving clients’ aspirations.

Garner Planning was established in 2009 to assist clients in protecting and promoting their land and property interests and ultimately securing commercially viable planning consents.