David Brown
About David Brown
David Brown is an Associate Planner at Arup with over 18 years of experience in strategic planning and policy development, specializing in infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
Current Position at Arup
David Brown has been serving as an Associate Planner at Arup since 2018. In his role, he operates out of the Cardiff office, providing strategic planning advice, managing applications for significant mixed-use and employment-led schemes, and supporting the Welsh Local Planning Authorities in revising their Local Plans. His extensive experience allows him to give informed policy advice to National Governments, Local Authorities, and private sector developers across both Wales and England.
Previous Roles and Experience at Arup
David Brown previously held the position of Senior Planner at Arup from 2013 to 2018, based in both Cardiff and London, United Kingdom. During his tenure, he focused on providing policy development support, managing projects in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, and aiding local authorities and private developers with strategic planning efforts.
Hyder Consulting Tenure
Before his roles at Arup, David Brown worked as a Senior Planning Consultant at Hyder Consulting from 2004 to 2013. His nine years at Hyder Consulting solidified his expertise in strategic planning, infrastructure development, and policy advisory roles, which laid the groundwork for his later contributions at Arup.
Education at Cardiff University
David Brown holds an MSc in Regeneration from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. Prior to this, he earned a BSc in Geography (Human) & Planning from the same institution, completing his undergraduate degree from 2001 to 2004. These academic credentials have equipped him with a strong foundation in planning and policy development.
Specialization and Sector Focus
David Brown specializes in development management, infrastructure planning, renewable energy, strategic policy development, and socio-economic assessment. He works closely with clients in the renewable energy, electricity transmission, and electric vehicle sectors, aiding them in the development of key energy generation and infrastructure projects. He emphasizes the assessment and consenting of major energy and infrastructure projects through the TCPA and DCO processes.