We are particularly proud of our track record of securing planning consent for valuable community facilities on behalf of both public and private sector clients – from village halls to libraries and pre-schools.
It is especially important that these projects are informed by full public engagement and DHA has extensive experience of planning and executing public consultation through a variety of media, to ensure that the end product is fit-for-purpose for generations to come.
DHA's multi-disciplinary team will guide you through the planning process from start to finish, enabling you to minimise risk and deliver optimum solutions for your community
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Case studies in this sector
Planning secured for restoration works to the Grade II* listed, Leas Lift in Folkestone.
Appeal allowed for 700 homes on the outskirts of Eastbourne.
Demolition of existing bowls pavilion and erection of a 4-storey building to provide a 62-unit retirement living complex.
New school ties Cable Wharf community together.
Permission secured for a new integrated Community Care Hub on land at Greensand Place, Coxheath.
Four industrial units and a drive-thru Costa Coffee shop for Maidstone business park.
People who work in this area
Alex has worked at DHA for more than 15 years and became Managing Director in 2016. Alongside overseeing the day-to-day running of the business, he remains passionate about planning and development. He enjoys meeting clients, exploring opportunities, and advising on how DHA can help maximise the value of their land.
Alice joined DHA as a Graduate Transport Planner in September 2025.
Carleigh, Associate Director, leads the DHA Design team.
Emily joined DHA in 2014, having previously been employed at Kent County Council in planning policy and highway roles and having gained a number of years' experience in architectural employment.
Emily undertook a yearlong Placement at DHA from September 2023 to September 2024 as part of her BSc in Urban Planning. Having now completed her undergraduate at Loughborough University, she has now returned to DHA full time as of September 2025.
Gemma is a Senior Transport Planner within our Gatwick Team.
Holly is a Senior Transport Planner in our London team.
John joined DHA in 2001 having gained experience with a Chartered Surveying Practice in Central London and then having spent some 12 years in Local Government. His Local Government experience involved a City Council, Borough Council and working as a Development Control Manager at a Unitary Council. He has a BA (hons) degree in Town and Country Planning and an MBA, and has been a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute since 1988.
Katie joined DHA as a Graduate Planner in September 2025 upon completion of her Masters in Urban Design and Planning at London South Bank University.
Lizzie joined DHA in early 2025 as an Associate in the Gatwick Office, bringing with her seven years of experience in the private sector with some public sector experience during her time as a student.
Martha joined DHA in September 2025 for her placement year, as part of her undergraduate Geography Degree (BSc) at Loughborough University.
Matthew is one of DHA's most experienced planners having worked in both public and private practice for over 24 years, and is dual-qualified in both Planning and Urban Design.
Nasim joined DHA in September 2025 as a Graduate Transport Planner, based in our Gatwick office.
Noora joined DHA in May 2025 after graduating from the University of Manchester with a Masters Degree in Environmental Governance.
Olivia joined DHA in July 2025 as a Transport Planner, bringing with her three years' of transport planning experience across a diverse range of projects. She earned a First Class BSc in Geography from UCL in 2021.
Olivia joined DHA in August 2025 as a Planner, bringing a year of experience in the planning industry.
Paddy is a Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer with over 15 years’ experience carrying out Valuations, Development Appraisals and Viability.
Sascha joined DHA in 2025 and has nearly 20 years of planning consultancy experience in a range of sectors including housing, tourist and leisure accommodation, student and specialist older persons accommodation.
Sophie joined DHA as a Graduate Planner in May 2025 after working as a Transport Planner in Exeter for the previous 2.5 years. She graduated from the University of Exeter in 2022 with a BSc Geography degree.
Sectors you may be interested in
DHA's experience in mixed use schemes is wide and varied in both scheme types and location.
DHA have market leading experience in creating new communities. This is evident in the scale and success of the projects worked on across the country.
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