Tara Cowley

Tara Cowley is a seasoned professional in planning and environment with extensive experience in senior management roles. Currently serving as Senior Manager for Consents & Environment at SSEN Transmission since December 2022, Tara previously held the position of Director and Head of Planning (Scotland) at BNP Paribas Real Estate and its subsidiary Strutt & Parker, after serving as Head of Planning (Scotland) - Senior Associate Director at Strutt & Parker from May 2018 to December 2021. Other notable roles include Planning Lead at daa for Dublin Airport, Senior Planner at sportscotland and Smiths Gore, and significant contributions to Fife Council and Planning Aid Scotland. Tara’s educational background includes an MSc in Land Use Planning and Management/Development from the University of Wales, Cardiff, and dual degrees in Geography from Trinity College Dublin.