David Hicken Associates, DHA, was set up by David Hicken in 1986 as a specialist planning practice.
DHA has organically grown to employ over 45 multi-disciplinary staff offering Planning, Transport, Design, Environmental advice and Infrastructure consultancy.
1986
David Hicken set up David Hicken Associates, run from Wellington House, Maidstone.
1988
David Hicken Associates move to a converted barn in Loose, Maidstone where they are based for the next 18 years.
2006
DHA move to a purpose built office at Eclipse Park, Maidstone, to accommodate the growing company.
2008
DHA launch Urban Design to work alongside the planning team to support the delivery of viable, well designed, imaginative and viable schemes.
2009
DHA Transport is founded.
2010
With the increasing requirement to provide sustainable development, DHA Environment is launched.
2015
Alex Hicken is appointed as Managing Director of DHA Planning with David Hicken acting as Chairman for the company.
2018
DHA are excited to announce the opening of a new office in Crawley, Sussex, headed up by Jonathan Buckwell.
DHA launch a brand refresh in August 2018.
2019
Mark Presland, Chartered Surveyor joins DHA and DHA Land is established.