About Us
DHA are the largest independent planning and highways consultancy in the South East, providing comprehensive planning services throughout the UK.
Planning advice that works for you
Planning can be complex. Our role is to make it simpler.
DHA is an independent town planning and highways consultancy, with offices across Kent, Gatwick, London and Leeds. We work with clients across the UK, helping them understand, manage and secure planning permission for development.
With over 40 years of experience, we provide clear, practical planning advice across a wide range of projects – from small-scale extensions and changes of use through to major residential developments, commercial schemes and large-scale regeneration projects.
We work with developers, landowners, businesses, public sector organisations, local authorities, registered providers, financial institutions and private individuals, providing planning advice that is tailored to their needs and objectives.
Our consultants work across a broad range of sectors, including:
- Agriculture: farming and rural diversification
- Education: schools, colleges, universities and other education facilities
- Health and care: hospitals, healthcare facilities, care homes and retirement living
- Industrial and commercial: offices, industrial, logistics, retail and mixed-use development
- Infrastructure and energy: solar farms, domestic solar arrays, anaerobic digestion plants and bespoke energy infrastructure
- Leisure and hospitality: hotels, leisure facilities, tourism and visitor attractions
- Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
- Residential: housing developments, strategic land and estate regeneration
The DHA team share the same values, vision and approach to our work and clients. We believe that what keeps us unique is our ability to provide exceptional quality customer care and adaptability to the projects we take on.
Our Individuality
- Personal service: From the moment we pick up the phone to welcoming you into our offices, we pride ourselves on providing a personal, responsive and professional service.
- Passion and enthusiasm: We are passionate about what we do, the clients we work with and the projects we help deliver.
- Value-concious: We understand the importance of delivering commercially focused advice and solutions that provide genuine value for our clients.
- Pride: We take pride in everything we do, from the quality of our advice to the relationships we build and the outcomes we achieve.
Our Values
- Respect: Respect means treating everyone - our colleagues, our clients, third parties and local communities - with dignity, understanding, and fairness. We value different perspectives, experiences and ideas, creating an environment where everyone feels heard and valued.
- Integrity: Adhering to strong principles and maintaining honesty and transparency through everything we do.
- Approachability: We are accessible, responsive, and open in our communication. We encourage an environment where our team and clients feel comfortable to share ideas and ask questions.
Our Strengths
- Knowldge and experience: Our team brings extensive knowledge and experience across the planning system, allowing us to achieve the optimum outcome.
- Attention to detail and quality: We take a thorough and considered approach to every project, recognising that the detail matters.
- Expertise and innovation: We continually develop our knowledge of the planning system, legislation, policy and emerging technologies, ensuring our advice remains current, relevant and forward-thinking.
Our Accreditations
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