Sarah Henderson

Technical director, town planning
UK
Sarah Henderson.

Biography

With over 25 years’ experience delivering nationally significant projects, Sarah combines strategic insight with collaborative leadership to drive successful outcomes. Her ability to guide teams and build trusted relationships has established her as a respected advisor across the planning sector.

Sarah’s expertise spans strategic planning, development management, and policy formulation under multiple UK consenting regimes. She leads the submission of complex planning applications and excels at fostering strong client and stakeholder engagement to secure major infrastructure development.

Beyond project delivery, Sarah is shaping the future of planning. She has positioned Mott MacDonald at the forefront of digital consenting and actively contributes to industry and professional bodies, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and professional advancement. Her blend of technical excellence, strategic vision, and collaborative strength ensures every project benefits from deep insight and robust leadership.

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