Square Mile planning chief announces retirement

Annie hampson portrait

Annie Hampson oversaw rise of eastern tall buildings cluster and backed Fosters’ Tulip

The City of London has announced that chief planning officer Annie Hampson is to retire after more than three decades overseeing development in the Square Mile.

She will step down from her role at the helm of the corporation’s 40-strong development management team at the end of March.

Hampson joined the City in 1989 after stints at Surrey County Council, Islington and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

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