Director
BA (Hons) MA MRTPI PISEP
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Jonathan is a Director leading our Gatwick office. He joined DHA in 2005 and brings more than 30 years of planning consultancy experience. Prior to joining DHA, he worked with Hepher Dixon (now Savills) in Milton Keynes and London, contributing to major regeneration projects, including the Emirates Stadium.
Jonathan works across a broad range of residential and commercial projects and has also advised local authorities on major developments, including the Manston Airport Development Consent Order.
His notable successes include securing planning permission for a major industrial complex in Nottinghamshire, an urban extension in Cornwall, a 1 million sqft medical campus in Maidstone, and a 600-space HGV park in Ashford.
In addition to his consultancy work, Jonathan also chairs Developers East Sussex, an organisation that brings together public and private sector development interests across the county. Through this role, he has engaged directly with Secretaries of State and Ministers within the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on matters affecting development and economic growth.
Outside of work, Jonathan coaches a girls’ football team and enjoys the enduring highs and lows of supporting Leicester City.
22.09.2025
Government Approves Second Runway at Gatwick Airport: A Landmark Decision for the RegionThe UK Government has formally approved the long-anticipated expansion of London Gatwick Airport — a pivotal development that represents one of the most significant aviation infrastructure projects in the UK in recent years. The £2.2 billion scheme, which will bring Gatwick’s existing Northern Runway into regular use, is expected to unlock major economic growth, deliver thousands of new jobs, and strengthen the region’s role as a national and international transport hub. For the wider Gatwick Diamond and local business community, the announcement is not just about aviation—it’s about regeneration, resilience, and long-term investment in the future of the South East.
04.11.2025
Natural England Withdraws ‘Water Neutrality’ AdviceNatural England has confirmed that it has withdrawn its ‘water neutrality’ advice for parts of West Sussex, marking an important step forward for housing delivery in the region. The change follows close collaboration between government agencies and Southern Water to agree new long-term environmental safeguards that protect the Arun Valley’s sensitive habitats while enabling sustainable development to resume across Horsham, Crawley and Chichester.
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