Leigh Johnson

Leigh Johnson is an experienced professional in the development and planning sector, currently serving as an Independent Committee Member for Accent Group Ltd since October 2024 and as a Regional Development Director for Wates Group since May 2022. Johnson is also a Board Member at Homes in Mind and previously held the position of Board Trustee for the Town and Country Planning Association from May 2021 to March 2023. Key roles at Homes England included Head of Design & Master Development and Head of Garden Towns & Villages from February 2019 to May 2022. Prior experience encompasses senior positions at Redrow Homes and Barratt Developments plc, alongside a tenure as Director at Wellbury Projects Ltd and Senior Planning Manager at Taylor Wimpey plc, dating back to August 2001.