Fiona is a Principal Analyst in the Nexus Analytics and Research team, advising on demographics, human health and economics. She supports planning teams and external clients with evidence-led insight for planning, development and impact assessment work.

Fiona joined Nexus Planning in September 2021, following experience in an academic research centre. She brings a research-led approach to planning evidence, socio-economic analysis and policy-related work.

Her work includes socio-economic and human health Environmental Statement chapters, Health Impact Assessments, housing need, open space need and education need evidence for planning applications.

Fiona has supported local authorities across the UK and Ireland with evidence-based documents, including retail and leisure studies, open space studies and specialist housing assessments. She has also worked with the Barbican Centre and housebuilders including Taylor Wimpey, Vistry and Crest Nicholson.

Core expertise

  • Demographic and socio-economic research
  • Environmental Statement chapters
  • Health Impact Assessments
  • Housing, open space and education need evidence
  • Retail, leisure and specialist housing assessments

Experience

  • Local authorities across the UK and Ireland
  • Barbican Centre
  • Taylor Wimpey
  • Vistry
  • Crest Nicholson

Sector Focus

Analytics and Research Strategic Land Retail and Leisure Later Living