About Us

The planning system is ever-changing and increasingly complex. It does not come without risks, however it can reap rewards for both developers and communities.

At Keegan Planning, we work with landowners, developers, promoters and housebuilders to realise the planning potential of their assets through clear advice.

We take time to understand how you work and what matters to you. We establish our clients' goals and ensure these are delivered within the policy and political context to increase your chances of achieving planning permission. We focus on making considered and precise decisions with you, the wider project team and stakeholders with a clear intent to maximise value. We plan, with purpose.

Melissa Keegan MRTPI

Our Managing Director, Melissa Keegan MRTPI, is a chartered town planner with over 10 years' experience in the industry. Having worked in both consultancy and for a developer, her hybrid background means that she can provide a robust planning strategy with commercial astuteness.

Mel has a wide-ranging experience from large-scale strategic sites through to farm diversification. Whilst at Davidsons Homes, she was responsible for running a portfolio of circa 10,000 homes across multiple sites which ranged from plan promotion through to outline and detailed applications. During her time there, she secured four draft allocations and obtained planning / resolution to grant for over 1,000 homes.

Mel has also been previously involved in the RTPI Young Planners Committee for the Thames Valley region and holds an advisory role on the Women in Planning South Midlands Committee.

Melissa Keegan MRTPI - Managing Director

Testimonials

"I provided planning advice to Melissa when she was Senior Planning Manager at Davidsons Homes. I found Melissa to be experienced and knowledgeable in planning for development and led the project teams superbly."

- David Bainbridge MRTPI, Planning Director at Savills

"I have worked with Melissa on a difficult and complex large scheme for over 700 houses in 2023-25. She was utterly professional, dedicated and incredibly insightful throughout. She is also a delight to deal with. I cannot recommend her strongly enough as a planner and a colleague."

- Sasha White KC, Planning Counsel at Landmark Chambers