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Vice Chair, Director and non-executive board member
THE HISTORIC TOWNS AND VILLAGES FORUM LIMITEDVice Chair, Director and non-executive board member
Jun. 2022Oxford, England, United KingdomThe Historic Towns and Villages Forum (HTVF) has over 30 years’ experience in promoting the prosperity and heritage of historic cities, towns and villages. Its work is rooted in the recognised value of heritage assets to social, economic and environmental well-being, and how to successfully manage change.
Visiting Professor
City University of Hong KongVisiting Professor
Apr. 2022Hong kongJury Critic for Architecture and Urban Design
Historic Places Adviser - Southwest Region
Historic EnglandHistoric Places Adviser - Southwest Region
Feb. 2022Bristol, England, United KingdomAs South-West Regional Adviser for Historic England, I am responsible for policy, strategic and technical advice across a diverse range of historic towns and villages. My role includes: Preparing the region’s statutory response to Neighbourhood Planning consultations; overseeing HE’s Conservation Areas at Risk Register; supporting Heritage Action Zones and High Street Heritage Action Zones; and providing strategic advice on masterplanning, within areas of significant heritage sensitivity.
Visiting Professor
University of LincolnVisiting Professor
Dec. 2021 - Sep. 2024Jury critic for Architecture students
Co-Chair National Urban Design Awards
Urban Design Group, LLCCo-Chair National Urban Design Awards
Jul. 2021 - Sep. 2024United Kingdom
Consultant Design Advisor
Design CouncilConsultant Design Advisor
Sep. 2019 - Jul. 2021I acted as lead advisor and interim programme manager for a range of bespoke review panels, including: Network Rail, Highways England, Homes England, Waltham Forest DAP, RB Greenwich DRP, Thurrock DRP, Barnet, Oxford DRP and Bromley DRP. I also assisted the restructuring of processes and mentored new staff.
Townscape, Heritage and Design Consultant
DOMINIC LAWSON BESPOKE PLANNING LTDTownscape, Heritage and Design Consultant
Dec. 2015 - Dec. 2016London, United KingdomA P Thompson supported DLBP with our expert planning skills; including strategic design advice, masterplanning; heritage, townscape and visual impact consultancy.
Partner - Head of City Analytics
Hayes DavidsonPartner - Head of City Analytics
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2014LondonI led the Hayes Davidson Planning Team through a phase of rapid expansion. My work mainly involved the preparation of Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment documents (TVIA) and Accurate Visual Representations (AVRs.) During this time, I worked on many of the largest and most prestigious developments in London.
Head of Design Review
Design CouncilHead of Design Review
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2013London, United KingdomI led Cabe's Design Review team to deliver over 150 reviews of significant development proposals. I planned and implemented a business development strategy that took Cabe from a publicly funded body to a self-sustaining, enterprising charity. I oversaw the CABEs special design review panels for: Crossrail (Europe's largest infrastructure project), the Olympic Park Legacy Development, and the Thames Tideway Tunnel. I set up Cabe's London Design Review Panel and oversaw the revision of the core industry guidance: Design Review, Principles and Practice.
Senior Design Review Advisor
CABESenior Design Review Advisor
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2011London, United KingdomI led the National Design Review team, coordinating the design review for nationally significant projects throughout England. My particular responsibilities included design review of: - London Crossrail (Europe's largest infrastructure project); - London 2012 Olympic Venues and events overlay; - NSIP infrastructure projects, including a new nuclear power station. I was also a special advisor on CABE's Schools Design Review Panel, assessing the design quality of schools and academies, procured through the UK Government's BSF and Academies Framework Programmes. I led a pilot set of reviews of primary schools, for the Primary Capital Programme.
Principal
A P THOMPSON Built Environment ConsultancyPrincipal
Jan. 2008London, United KingdomOur consultancy offers architectural and urban design services; client and planning advice. We also produce townscape, heritage and visual impact assessments in support of major planning applications.
Master planning
Arup AssociatesMaster planning
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008I assisted with £1bn masterplan for London media campus; the masterplan of new town centre, around a highspeed rail interchange, in the South East of England; the architectural design of major new TV studio complex and energy centre.
Architectural Designer
Avanti ArchitectsArchitectural Designer
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2007London, United KingdomI worked on a number of healthcare and educational projects. I led a small design team and oversaw the construction of a major PFI School project, on site, from financial close to practical completion.

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