After ten years working for local planning authorities in London, Kent and Somerset, Nigel moved to the private sector to become a Director of a firm of rural surveyors in the West Country before founding Salmon Planning Company in 1998. He has a degree in Geography and Town Planning and has been a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute since 1978. Nigel has an excellent reputation for achieving positive outcomes for clients in planning appeals and judicial reviews. 

Dan has a degree in Human Geography and a Masters in Town and Country Planning.  He is a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Dan joined Salmon Planning in 2018, having gained a wide range of planning experience and risen to the rank of Principal Planning Officer. Dan spent 14 years in total in Development Management for a Local Authority in Somerset and is known for his sound approach to planning challenges and approachable manner.

​With a Masters in Planning from Plymouth University, Dean's  21-year career in Local Government has spanned Housing, Regeneration and Planning. After beginning his career with Birmingham City Council, he spent five years in Planning Policy at Mid Devon District Council where he was involved in the preparation of local plans. Then followed eight years with Sedgemoor District Council. Dean's most recent role was as Principal Planning Officer/Team Leader at Somerset Council. 

Enrique is an ARB Registered Architect and has been working in the UK for seven years. He graduated from the University of Navarra and has previously worked as an Architect in Spain, covering a range of sectors. He joined Salmon Planning Company in 2017 and brings with him his skills in contemporary architecture and urban design to the practice. Enrique has recently qualified as an accredited On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) and has a particular interest in Retrofitting.

With a degree in Architecture and a master's in Building Technology and Building Performance, Joe worked in architectural practice before joining Salmon Planning Company in 2014 as a specialist in building design and construction. An enthusiastic designer with specialist knowledge of Building Regulations. With a focus on energy efficient and Passivhaus design, he is qualified as a certified Passivhaus Designer and On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA).

Jack is an experienced CAD technician and produces accurate measured building survey plans and layout designs. He has worked in the design team since 2017  

Judith (Jude) is a self-described 'old school' secretary with 36 years of experience in the energy efficiency, building construction and agricultural sectors.  The last 22 years have been spent at Salmon Planning where her forte is providing client care (after application submission); bookkeeping/payroll and general all-round support to the Team. 

Sharon is the first point of contact at Salmon Planning Company and ensures the office runs smoothly. She has 32 years' experience in administration and holds a Business Administration Diploma. She joined the team following 16 years' working in the administration department of a specialist school. 

A Chartered Town Planner, Ralph brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked with local authorities' planning teams in London. He now specialises in property development across the UK and provides the Salmon Planning Team with valued advice on  strategic housing and employment sites.

Molly joined Salmon Planning in October 2023 to act as Wellbeing and Fitness Mentor. From a long line of Somerset labradors, with a hefty dose of Highgrove House from Dad, Molly has ensured that the office abounds with calm and laughter, all vital ingredients for the Team’s health and wellbeing.