Her role as Assistant Planner will be assisting on a range of projects across Scotland. Her main responsibilities include preparing planning statements, appraisals and undertaking planning policy reviews for prospect developments.

Before joining the team, Laurie studied Urban Planning, where she gained an appreciation for sustainable planning, including the reuse of brownfield sites, efficient land use, and development approaches that minimise environmental impact while creating resilient, connected communities.

Laurie was initially introduced to the planning world whilst studying it at university, taking a variety of modules including urban design, contemporary debates, planning law, and GIS. She completed a summer internship at Iceni’s Glasgow office in 2024, followed by work experience from February to July 2025, before joining full-time, further deepening her knowledge of the Scottish Planning System.