Lichfields appoints director in Leeds 

Planning and development consultancy Lichfields has appointed Emma Gomersal as associate director based at the company’s St Paul's Street office in Leeds. 

Gomersal was previously assistant director at Deloitte Real Estate. She has 15 years of experience, with expertise advising on residential planning working for a mix of developers and major landowners across Yorkshire.
 


She will work alongside a team of 15 planning and development specialists and will focus on strategic planning, housing and commercial development alongside progressing business development initiatives.

Chris Darley, senior director and head of the Leeds office said: “Emma will be a major asset to the Leeds office, which saw a strong performance across all areas of operation last year. With the opportunities presented by the government's new planning reforms, we are committed to assisting our clients in realising their growth ambitions. Emma's addition will strengthen our team, extend our client reach, and enhance our ability to service a pipeline of existing and upcoming projects."

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