Our team

Meet the Arrow Planning Team

Planning is about people as much as process. Behind every application, appeal and planning strategy, there is a team working carefully to understand the detail and keep things moving. 

As planning experts, we combine practical planning experience with clear, honest advice. Our work supports developers, landowners, businesses, architects and wider project teams as they navigate the planning system. 

We are proactive in how we work, but realistic too. That means spotting risks early, giving straightforward advice and staying focused on what each project needs to move forward. 

Meet the people behind Arrow. 

Our team

Team & Leadership

  • Mark Schmull
    Managing Director – BSC MSC MRTPI

    Mark established Arrow Planning in June 2017 with a vision to support positive growth in his…

  • Rob Harrison
    Associate Director – BSC MSC MRTPI

    Rob joined Arrow Planning in February 2020 and has 25 years’ experience working across the public…

  • Jemimah Ware
    Associate Director – Futures Development Manager

    Jemimah joined Arrow Planning in October 2021 as Futures Development Manager and is now Associate Director.…

  • Will Docherty
    Senior Planner – BA (Hons)

    Will is a Senior Planner at Arrow Planning, bringing more than 17 years of planning experience…

  • Lia De Simone
    Chief Finance and Sustainability Officer

    Lia joined Arrow in June 2022 and contributes huge value to the team. With a diverse…

  • Beth Walton
    Senior Planner – BA MSC

    Beth joined the team at the beginning of 2023 after successfully completing her BA in Geography…

  • Ayano Kikuhara
    Senior Planner – BSC MSC MRTPI

    Ayano joined us during the summer of 2023 after completing her Master’s degree in Urban Planning…

  • Lorna Bowler
    Graduate Planner – BSc

    Lorna joined Arrow in June 2025 after earning a BSc in Real Estate Management…

  • Hannah Leary
    Planning Director – BA (Hons) MRTPI

    Hannah joined Arrow in summer 2025, bringing with her over two decades of experience…

  • Hannah Bryant
    Associate Director – BSc MSc MRTPI

    We are thrilled to welcome Hannah to the team, bringing over 12 years’ experience…

  • Louise Simons
    Office Manager

    Louise joined Arrow in 2026 as our Office Manager, bringing with her a wealth of experience…

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