Edwards takes the helm at Cadnant Planning
As the Conwy and Pulford-based planning consultancy celebrates its 20th year, Sioned Edwards is to take over as managing director from Rhys Davies.
Davies will remain with the firm as a director, but said the move is “about looking ahead now”.
Cadnant Planning now has a team of six, working with infrastructure specialists, leisure operators, further education providers, landowners, commercial developers, housebuilders and registered social landlords.
Edwards said: “Together we have built up the reputation and client base of the company, and nothing will change from that perspective, but we have taken a long-term view in terms of the future of Cadnant, and I am very excited to step forward into this new role.
“That growth has been organic and happened quite naturally over the last decade, so we are now looking more specifically at new areas, both geographically and in the private and public sectors.”
Davies said the business “is in safe hands,” adding: “I will still be a director and integral part of the business but it’s about looking ahead now, with Sioned leading on that vision and our long-term strategy.
“That strategy includes strengthening our presence in Flintshire, Wrexham and over the border, where we have collaborated on some major projects over recent years.”
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Conwy-based Edwards joined the practice as a graduate 13 years ago and is determined to build on its history while embracing technological and legislative advances in the sector.
She said: “There are consultations ongoing via the Welsh Government with regards housing, and there is planning reform in England, but a lot of people are unaware of the big changes ahead and differences in each country.
“That is a USP for us, that we are on top of the legislation on both sides of the border and have fed into a task group in Wales looking at affordable housing, another crucial issue given the need for more funding, better infrastructure in rural areas especially, and leadership to provide solutions and identify targets, because at the moment the process is far too complex.”
She concluded: “Rhys and I have kept moving forward and have been busy throughout. We now have a very strong team at present having been successful in recruiting in a tough market over recent years.
“We have a brilliant team here and we’re looking to do even more from our Conwy office and from our Pulford base in Wrexham, Flintshire, Chester and beyond – we can’t wait for the next chapter.”
