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Ian
P.Butter BSc (Hons) FRICS
Personal Statement:
"Since starting in the profession I have worked for
small, medium and large practices, in
My expertise has
taken me all over Britain, often dealing with sensitive planning issues in both
town and country, and I have been employed by a diverse range of individuals
and organisations, national and international companies and even on one
occasion, a Saudi Arabian Prince. The idea for this website developed out of an
appreciation of how complex the planning system can be for the lay person. It
is not that easy to understand for professionals either! I have endeavoured to
try and simplify (or at least demystify) as far as possible and provide helpful
links to guide you through the various processes and procedures. I hope you find
this website of assistance. Ian”
GENERALLY
Ian Butter BSc is a
Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors within the Planning
& Development Faculty. Ian has been retained by a number of 'blue chip'
national and international companies and he also lectures on a range of
planning and development topics.
Having completed an
Honours Degree in Geography, he began his professional career in the
Westminster office of a national private practice. In 1982 he relocated to
Preston in Lancashire to assist in opening their northern regional office.
During the late 1980's
Ian worked in the planning team of a large Manchester firm, before joining a
former colleague as co-Director of their own practice based in Yorkshire; where
he specialised in planning and development advice to the leisure industry.
Ian is now Head of
Consultancy for Rural Solutions, a Rural Regeneration practice based at
Broughton Hall in Yorkshire.
AREAS
OF EXPERTISE
- Site Identification
and Assessment
- Planning Research
& Consultancy
- Planning &
Development Advice, Applications and Appeals
- Development Plan
Advice, Analysis and Monitoring
- Advocacy and Expert
Witness
- Specialist Technical
& Legal Advice
- Enforcement and Lawful
Use Advice
OTHER DETAILS
Ian is active in RICS matters and was Chairman of
the Lancashire Branch for the second time (1999 - 2000) having been elected as
Chairman previously in 1993-4. He has also been North West Regional Chairman of
the RICS Planning and Development Division (1992-1994).
Age : 48 (2005)
Status :
Married (to Julie in 1986)
Children: Charlotte (16) Nicholas (13)
Home :
Interests:
Having been a keen rugby and hockey player for
school, college and several clubs, Ian now maintains a watching brief from the
sideline. Well the club bar to be precise! An accomplished orienteer and
competent yachtsman, Ian is also an enthusiastic private pilot with a passion for vintage aircraft.