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2026 Chair
Lauren Stoves
Lauren is a chartered Senior Planner at Lambert Smith Hampton, with over 6 years of experience in planning consultancy. She is involved in a variety of projects spanning residential, commercial and regeneration projects, working with both public and private sector clients, in London and across the south.
Lauren was previously part of the West Midlands Women in Planning Committee prior to joining the London branch. Following a year as vice chair, Lauren is looking forward to delivering more approachable, inclusive events as Chair, meeting people from across the planning and development sector.
2026 Vice Chair
Anna Harrhy
Anna is a chartered Associate at Montagu Evans, with 7-years’ experience providing specialist advice to both private and public sector clients across a broad range of land uses and scales of development, advising throughout the planning and development process.
Anna’s experience includes major large-scale residential, retail and mixed-use developments both within and outside of London, with a focus on tall buildings.
Anna is passionate about empowering and maximising women’s voices in planning and development, encouraging greater representation in the industry.