The promotions come at the same time as three other planning director promotions across Lichfields' other offices. Credit: via Nicola Williamson PR

Planning director promotions at Lichfields Leeds

19 March 2025 21:57 Sally Gibson Comments (0)

Emma Gomersal and James Cox are tasked with driving growth at the planning and development consultancy.

Gomersal’s experience lies in strategic land and the promotion of residential and employment sites.

She has worked at Lichfields for a little more than a year and previously worked at Deloitte, WYG, DPP, and North Yorkshire County Council.

Cox works with a range of clients primarily in retail, tourism, and roadside development sectors, and has taken a lead role in advising Anglo American on the Woodsmith Project, a nationally significantly polyhalite fertiliser mine being developed in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

He has almost 20 year’s experience in the industry and has worked at Lichfield’s for 11 years.

Gomersal said: “The support I’ve experienced since joining Lichfields has been instrumental in allowing me to build on my experience in strategic land and contribute effectively to the continued success of the Leeds office.”

Cox said: “I’m grateful for the support of the team and our clients as we continue to deliver innovative planning solutions and I look forward to taking on new challenges in this expanded role.”

Chris Darley, head of the Leeds office, said: “Emma and James’ promotions are well-deserved. Their leadership and expertise will continue to drive our growth and strengthen our position as a leader in the planning and development sector.”