Chris MacFarlane BA (Hons), Dip TP
Director/Principal Consultant
Chris heads up the Company's open/green spaces needs assessment and strategy portfolio which has, in recent years, had a key focus on the health and wellbeing benefits of open space and the potential to contribute to climate change resilience. He also leads on active travel-based studies and strategies and the evaluation of local minimum provision standards and developer contributions.
A first class planning and open/green spaces specialist, he is a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute and a Green Flag inspector. Now with KKP for 15+ years, he also manages the Company's class-leading GIS team which provides catchment mapping to illustrate, for example, gaps in open space provision.
Prior to joining KKP, Chris worked for Groundwork on a strategy for community nature sites and on regional spatial planning in the North West where he supported the preparation and process of a Public Examination for the Draft North West Regional Spatial Strategy. Having volunteered as a Green Flag judge for the past 12 years he has also acquired valuable 'hands on' industry experience.
KKP makes full use of his contemporary understanding of legislation to ensure that all clients get the most relevant, applicable and up to date planning policy recommendations.
Key work areas:
- Open space, sport and recreation audit, assessment and strategies
- Parks strategies
- Walking, cycling and active travel audits and strategies
- Community consultation
- Town and spatial planning
Email:
christopher.macfarlane@kkp.co.uk
