Joe Thornton

Joe joined John Spain Associates in July 2024 as a Graduate Planner and is a Graduate member of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) and A Licentiate member the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Joe obtained a BSc in City Planning and Environmental Policy in 2022, followed by a Masters in Regional and Urban Planning in 2023 from University College Dublin. Throughout his studies, Joe undertook a diverse range of research and practical work, focusing on planning applications, Development Plans, Local Area Plans, and both residential and mixed-use developments. His experience extends to appeals, planning law, policy formulation, and guidance, along with a strong emphasis on  sustainable development and urban design.

Since joining, Joe has gained experience in the preparation of planning applications, planning appeals, submissions and appraisals, and has been involved in a range of projects, including Strategic Infrastructure Developments, Data Centres, Bioenergy, residential, and retail developments.