Mark is the founding Director of MBG Planning. He is a Chartered Town Planner with significant knowledge and experience of the planning system in the UK and Ireland, as well as in the United States, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates. He has considerable experience in the plan preparation process and of planning practice implementation, having previously held several planning policy roles working on regulatory frameworks such as development management policies, zoning and subdivision codes, land use allocations and bylaws.
Mark is passionate about facilitating quality design and realises the importance of a high level of dedication and determination to achieve success. His background in local government means he has a strong understanding of how to successfully manage applications through Council and communicate with local government planners to achieve the best outcome for his clients. He gained a BSc and MSc degree from the Queen's University Belfast in Environmental Planning and Spatial Regeneration.