Contact us

Depending on the nature of your query please use one of the following options to contact a member of the Planning and Design team.

For national planning matters in England & Wales please contact Heather Clarke, Head of Planning and Design, heather.clarke@canalrivertrust.org.uk

For design matters in England & Wales please contact Marcus Chaloner, Design Manager, marcus.chaloner@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Strategic Planning Manager North and North Wales - Richard.Newton@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Area Planner North West and North Wales - Alison.Truman@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Area Planner Yorkshire and North East - Martyn.Coy@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Delivery Planner North and North Wales - Nick.Wild@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Strategic Planning Manager Midlands - Helen.Edwards@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Area Planner East and West Midlands - Ian.Dickinson@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Area Planner West Midlands - Katherine.Burnett@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Delivery Planner Midlands and South - John.Spottiswood@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Strategic Planning Manager South and South Wales - Ian.Runeckles@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Area Planner London - Claire.McLean@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Area Planner South and South Wales - Jane.Hennell@canalrivertrust.org.uk

Area Planners are responsible for statutory consultations (making substantive responses to third party planning application consultations) and local planning policy matters.

Delivery Planners are responsible for submitting and negotiating planning applications on behalf of the Canal & River Trust. 

This plan shows the geographical areas of responsibility of our Area Planners.