Matthew Spry

Matthew is an expert in housing and local economic growth. He helps clients generate value through strategic land promotion, particularly for urban extensions, new settlements, and related infrastructure. Matthew also takes responsibility for a diverse range of economics, regeneration, and airport projects, and gives strategic direction to the Lichfields research agenda.

Matthew is widely recognised for his knowledge of plan-making, and in 2016 was an advisor on the DCLG Local Plans Expert Group. He is a seasoned expert witness at public inquires and examinations. He joined Lichfields in 2008, having previously worked for the company in Newcastle between 1997 and 2004.