Nima Tavasoli Roudsari
Planning Officer @Epsom & Ewell Borough Council
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WORK HISTORY
Planning Officer @Epsom & Ewell Borough Council
Epsom, GB
Managed a complex and diverse Development Management caseload, including applications concerning mixed-use schemes, Green Belt policy, Conservation Areas/heritage, and controversial proposals- Contributed to the successful management of the appeals process for assigned cases, including writing detailed appeal statements, completing all necessary appeal questionnaires, corresponding directly with inspectors, and attending hearings- Led pre-application negotiations and provided policy advice to shape proposals, actively engaging with major applications to understand and contribute to the legal and viability requirements (including S106) across the Development Management team- Assisted with enforcement activities, including providing technical planning advice on planning regulations and collaborating with the enforcement body to update and progress enforcement cases to ensure regulatory compliance- Served as the office \'Digital Champion,\' driving platform modernisation by ensuring the smooth updating and effective use of essential digital planning systems to optimise internal workflows and efficiency- Prepared policy advice and presented information, development constraints, and adherence to policy to Councillors and Committee members to inform decision-making on key applications- Participated in informal team support by sharing and commenting on other Planning Officers\' reports and applications and guiding new team members on complex local policies and processes- Led high priority fast-track applications, prioritising critical projects that align with the council\'s strategic development goals.
EDUCATION
Shahid Beheshti University
Master's degree, Urban and Regional Planning
University of Cambridge
Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Architecture and Urban Studies
University of Tehran
Bachelor's degree, Urban Development
ABOUT NIMA TAVASOLI ROUDSARI
UK: Professional Standing (UK)- Chartered Town Planner (EP-APC MRTPI) – Membership number: 131356. UK Statutory Expertise and Case Complexity (UK)- Deep, practical expertise in UK planning legislation (Town and Country Planning Act, NPPF, and GPDO). Proven record of successfully managing and contributing to complex UK Development Management (DM) casework (e.g, Green Belt, Heritage, Mixed-Use) and the statutory appeals process. Professional Leadership and Affiliations (UK):Demonstrated commitment to the UK planning profession as a 2026–2027 RTPI East of England Committee Member, serving a fixed term on both the Regional Activities and Young Planners Committees.International: Strategic Policy and Master Planning (International)- Demonstrated principal-level strategic policy, regeneration, and master planning leadership in international markets (Middle East). This large-scale expertise is applied to drive high-level stakeholder negotiation.International & UK: Team and Workflow Management (Both)- Acts as an internal Digital Champion at EEBC (UK) and informal mentor to junior planning officers (Both). Leverages a multidisciplinary background in Urban Data Analysis (Both) and Sustainability (Both) to drive efficient and evidence-based planning outcomes.
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