Clifftop Houses
Plans for two new clifftop houses with stunning views over the Channel have received unanimous support from Dover District Council’s Planning Committee.
DHA worked with architects Hollaway Studio on behalf of TG Designer Homes to develop a sensitive and well-considered scheme that takes inspiration from its distinctive location on the White Cliffs.
Focusing on highways and accessibility, DHA worked closely with the design team to ensure the four-bedroom homes provided sufficient parking and safe, practical access to the site.
A previous application for the St Margaret’s Bay site had been dismissed at appeal. However, following a Design Review Panel and heritage consultation, DHA and Hollaway were able to address the previous concerns, securing officer support with a recommendation for approval. The local parish council was also supportive of the proposals.
Project Team
Paul joined DHA in 2014 having previously worked for Kent County Council and the Department for Transport in the fields of development planning, transport policy, capital projects and public transport. Paul leads our Maidstone-based Transport Team and our public sector transport planning work.
Paul Lulham FCILT
Director
He provides advice to a range of clients throughout the UK to support the preparation of planning applications, Local Plans, transport strategies and the negotiation of developer contributions for transport infrastructure and services. He is also an experienced expert witness, having appeared at numerous Public Inquiries, Appeal Hearings and Local Plan Examinations.
Some of Paul's projects include:
- Millwall Football Club Training Ground and Academy, West Kingsdown;
- South East Maidstone Urban Expansion;
- Kent Medical Campus, Maidstone;
- Mole Valley Local Plan Transport Assessment;
- Hartopp and Lannoy Point estate regeneration, Hammersmith and Fulham;
- Chatham Waterfront and Mountbatten House, Chatham;
- Ledian Gardens Integrated Retirement Community, Maidstone;
- School of Science and Technology, Maidstone;
- Abbey Farm Primary School, Swindon.
Tom is a Senior Transport Planner graduating from the University of Sussex with a 2:1 BA (Hons) in History before joining DHA in February 2022 as a Graduate.
Tom Valek BA (Hons)
Senior Transport Planner
Tom has worked on a variety of Travel Plans and Transport Statements for a range of clients and projects such as residential developments and commercial developments.
Tom has just finished his Masters in Transport Planning and Management at the University of Westminster gaining a Distinction as well as being awarded the prize for Best Dissertation! Following the completion of his Masters, Tom was promoted to Senior Transport Planner in January 2025.
Tom has worked with a number of clients, to include Hyde Housing Association, Bellway Homes, Aylesford Heritage Ltd and Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd.