Planning and development consultancy Turley has strengthened its team in Scotland with two new appointments.

The firm has brought on new additions from WYG to join the planning service at its Edinburgh office.

Lisa Russell joins the company as associate director, bringing over 15 years' experience in securing energy, retail, residential and commercial planning permissions. She also has expertise facilitating the delivery of key strategic infrastructure developments across Scotland and the UK.

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Hannah Munro will serve as planner at the office following stints on retail, residential and commercial development projects.

Both appointments serve to strengthen Turley's planning team in Scotland and support the growing demand for work across the country.

Speaking about the appointments, head of planning Scotland, Colin Smith said: "Our team in Scotland has grown consistently throughout 2019 and we are pleased to now boast a 10-strong team across planning and heritage working on a range of high-profile projects.

"The expansion of the team demonstrates our ongoing commitment to investment in Scotland and the diversification of our work across sectors, including energy and strategic infrastructure."

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