Architecture Social

Stephen Drew speaks with John Snow of Tetrik Planning about what planning consultants do, how they work with architects, Section 106 agreements, public and private sector planning experience, retail, housing and mixed-use schemes.

Show Notes

Planning can make or break a project, but many people outside that world only see the outcome rather than the process behind it.

Stephen Drew speaks with John Snow of Tetrik Planning about what planning consultants do, how they work with architects, Section 106 agreements, public and private sector planning experience, retail, housing and mixed-use schemes.

The conversation covers:

  • What a planning consultant actually does
  • How planners and architects work together
  • Why Section 106 agreements matter
  • How public and private sector planning experience differs
  • Why direct, practical advice matters on complex schemes

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to John Snow and planning
  • 04:00 Audio note and setting up the conversation
  • 08:00 What a planning consultant actually does
  • 14:00 How planning consultants work with architects
  • 21:00 Section 106 agreements explained
  • 28:00 Public sector, private sector and complex schemes
  • 36:00 Tetrik Planning and practical problem solving
  • 43:00 Retail, housing and mixed-use planning challenges
  • 51:00 Disability rights, inclusivity and planning culture
  • 55:00 Final advice on working with planners

Creators and Guests

Host
Stephen Drew
Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.

What is Architecture Social?

It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the industry, provide actionable cheat codes for your career, and bridge the communication gap between the drafting board and the boardroom.

Whether you are a Part I assistant trying to survive your first role, a Part III architect managing complex procurement, or a Practice Director fighting tight margins and adapting to the Building Safety Act, this podcast is your central node of intelligence. We strip away the aesthetic gatekeeping and toxic positivity to talk about the actual mechanics of the business.

Expect honest conversations about salary realities, portfolio strategies, hiring economics, and the true experiences of the people actively shaping the profession.

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