Hannah Haddad

Hannah is a chartered town planner with expertise in planning policy, design, and delivery. Before joining the Autumn Cohort 2023, she worked on major developments across London and the South East on both the consultancy and client side, including strategic brownfield, greenfield, and Green Belt projects.

Hannah is dedicated to creating inclusive and balanced communities, focusing on maximising public and environmental benefits through thoughtful development design. She is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the planning industry, serving as a committee member of Women in Planning and founding a Women's Network in her previous workplace to promote greater representation of women.

London Borough of Hounslow

As part of our Autumn Cohort 2023, Hannah worked as the Head of Strategic Planning Applications for the London Borough of Hounslow together with a dedicated team to shape the borough's future development. She oversaw the strategic planning application process, ensuring projects aligned with local and national policies while promoting sustainable and inclusive growth. Hannah collaborated with developers, community groups, and government bodies to facilitate well-informed decision-making. She also reviewed the Council's Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) to maintain consistency across projects and mentored colleagues within the Strategic Team and Development Management, fostering learning and development.