Lauren joined GVA HOW Planning (now Avison Young) in December 2017 having graduated from the University of Liverpool with a Masters in Town and Regional Planning (MCD). Prior to that Lauren worked within the private sector, with Entrust, which provided her with an understanding of the planning and development process.

She has experience of advising and providing support on projects across a range of sectors including residential development, mixed-use development, commercial property and student accommodation.