DHA have a long track record of work within the leisure sector, having secured consent for projects including ice rinks, football stadia and training complexes, sport pavilions, equestrian training centres and countless leisure centres. Each project comes with its own unique set of circumstances and design needs and DHA are adept at responding to these, working collaboratively with the design team to identify and mitigate any planning risks whilst promoting the many benefits such projects deliver.
Each project comes with its own unique set of circumstances and design needs and DHA are adept at responding to these, working collaboratively with the design team to identify and mitigate any planning risks whilst promoting the many benefits such projects deliver.
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Case studies in this sector
A new multi-purpose building and visitor facility at Buckmore Park Karting Circuit.
Planning secured for restoration works to the Grade II* listed, Leas Lift in Folkestone.
A major mixed use extension to Liskeard in Cornwall.
A new high-quality community centre for residents in Paddock Wood, near Tunbridge Wells.
Car parking provision secured for Swanley Square scheme.
New training academy and facilities for Millwall in the Green Belt near Brands Hatch.
People who work in this area
Adam is an Associate in our Transport Planning team leading our small to medium sized projects as well as taking an active role in helping to deliver our larger Transport projects.
Alice joined DHA as a Graduate Transport Planner in September 2025.
Chester is an Associate in DHA's Design team, and joined DHA in 2018 after working at a Kent based multi-disciplinary practice for 3 years, working on projects through all RIBA stages.
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.
Hannah is an Associate in our Gatwick team and leads medium to large projects.
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.
Laura joined DHA in 2004 as part of our original Graduate intake. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Geography and Sports Science from Loughborough University, and an MA in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Westminster. She is also a member of the RTPI.
Lauren joined DHA as a graduate planner in August 2022, bringing experience from her previous role as a land consultant at Mott MacDonald. She holds a degree in Town and Country Planning from 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.
Louise joined DHA in December 2025 as the firm’s London Planning Director.
Martha joined DHA in September 2025 for her placement year, as part of her undergraduate Geography Degree (BSc) at Loughborough University.
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.
Purdey joined DHA in October 2022 as a Graduate Planner after graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a degree in Geography. A year after joining, she began her Masters in Town and Country Planning (Part-Time) at London South Bank University.
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.
Zohaib is an Architectural Designer with a strong academic and professional background in architecture. He studied at the University of Kent, where he completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture, developing a solid foundation in design, technical detailing, and project delivery.
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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.
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.
22.04.2025
DHA's Viability TeamDHA’s Development Viability team has grown from strength to strength having initially been set up by MD Alex Hicken, and now led by Danielle Lawrence.
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