Go on, shape the world around you

In an interview, Laura Smith, senior planner at the Landscape Partnership, talked about her job and experiences. Smith said that her work encompasses all elements of the application process, from preparation and supporting documents to consultation and negotiations with case officers on complex planning problems. She is also preparing her assessment of professional competence submission. She added that the leading a multidisciplinary project team can require creativity in understanding site solutions. A capacity to build relationships is important when negotiating with case officers and during consultation.