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Toby Deacon

Toby is an Assistant Planner at Lewis & Co Planning. Toby Graduated in 2022 with a BSc in Urban Planning and Development from Cardiff University and he joined the Lewis & Co team in 2024 after working for 1.5 years at a planning and architecture practice in Worthing. During his career so far, he has worked on a number of minor and major schemes across the south of England, assisting with the day to day running, production of planning documentation and negotiation with local Councils.

Toby has key experience in handling the discharge of planning conditions, writing planning statements and pre application advice requests. Outside of the office he is a keen boulderer and enjoys climbing, watching good (also bad) films, cooking, attending music events and travelling.

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  • “Brighton & Hove City Council engaged Lewis & Co to provide a ‘case officer service’ in respect of major planning application for a football stadium, during a period of staff shortage at the council.  The consultancy undertook their work to a professional standard, were adaptable in meeting our requirements and delivered their work within the agreed time and budget”
    Alan Buck (Planning Projects Manager) Brighton & Hove City Council
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    Tony Bull
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    Harriet Townsend (Barrister) Cornerstone Barristers
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    Tom Shaw (Development Director) HydeMartlet Housing Association
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    Lou and Martin Blake Private Client
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