Hemel Hempstead School
Time-expired buildings can now be replaced with a new three-storey net zero carbon teaching facility at Hemel Hempstead School.
DHA acted on behalf of the project lead, Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company.
This is a sensitive location opposite the existing 1930s school building, which is considered to be a non-designated heritage asset. Taking this into consideration and to inform the building’s design, DHA undertook pre-application consultation with Council Planning and Conservation Officers. It was also necessary to negotiate with Sport England to ensure suitable mitigation was included to overcome the loss of playing field.
Chichester-based Noviun Architects designed the new school building to provide classrooms, staff offices, DT workshops, and art rooms. The new facility will provide state-of-the-art facilities, and respond to future development requirements, such as Net Zero Carbon in Operation (NZCiO).
Project Team
Mathew joined DHA as one of our original graduate intake in 2004. He has a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Westminster, having previously studied Geography at the University of Birmingham.
Matthew Blythin MRTPI
Director
In his time at DHA, Matthew has worked on a wide variety of projects across all sectors including large scale estate regenerations, rural housing, Local Authority infrastructure projects and industrial schemes. He has also appeared as expert planning witness on behalf of clients at Public Inquiries.
Although working across all sectors and with a wide range of experience in his time at DHA, Matthew leads our education teams in our Maidstone and Leeds offices, and has overseen many applications which have secured permission for new schools and replacement school buildings across the country. He also has particular experience working with contractor and local authority clients on leisure and infrastructure projects, including new leisure centres and multi-storey car parks.
Matt is a keen cricketer and in to all things sport, including coaching the DHA-sponsored Roseacre Raiders!