DHA's Design team combines a wide range of design skills to offer the high level of experience and knowledge necessary to deliver viable, well designed, imaginative schemes which satisfy the needs of the client as well as the community.
We pride ourselves on working within a design led methodology to understand what makes places work successfully and achieve the most desired outcome. The team works clear in the knowledge that good design can add increased value and we apply our technical skills, design experience and knowledge to every aspect of our work.
Working closely with our in-house Transport team, we are able to produce attractive schemes that are also realistic and buildable.
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DHA has been masterplanning major development for over thirty years. Our collaborative approach between our in-house design, planning, transport, environment, drainage and viability teams results in realistic and deliverable masterplans that align with client aspirations, best practice principles and ultimately secure planning permissions.
We encourage communication with key stakeholders and the local community in the development of our masterplans and moreover we aim to maximise value for our clients whilst promoting quality landscape and biodiversity, policy compliant schemes that bring about betterment through economic, social and environmental gain for local communities.
DHA provide a variety of masterplanning services from smaller ‘Call for Site’ representations to larger strategic masterplans, and can produce a variety of illustrative material, from detailed zoning masterplans to outline proving layouts.
DHA prepare supporting drawing packs for outline and hybrid planning applications complete with zonal masterplans, proving block layouts, parameter plans, 3D modelling and supporting documentation.
DHA manage these projects from start to finish from early concept, to consultation with key stakeholders and the local community to application submission and post planning condition discharge all the time utilising our multidisciplinary skill set.
For the purpose of obtaining planning permission only, DHA can provide a wide range of drawing services including building extensions, conversions, redevelopment and new development for a mix of land uses including residential, commercial, industrial, retail and leisure.
With over thirty years’ experience in converting and redeveloping Oast Houses, rural buildings and barns, DHA have a clear understanding of the historical context of these buildings, and the detail required to secure planning permission for their re-use.
We have the capabilities in-house to prepare computer generated imagery (CGI’s) and 3dDmodelling of varying detail to suit project needs. Our experience has shown the value in providing this imagery particularly on more complex or sensitive projects. A CGI provides an opportunity to ‘sell’ the scheme in the best light and can be particularly helpful when presenting to Members or post planning to assist with site marketing.
An infographic is a collection of imagery and data with minimal text that gives an easy-to-understand overview of the benefits of a proposal. DHA produce these in the form of both single graphics and infographic reports on a bespoke basis dependent upon the specific need of the client.
Working alongside our land and viability teams, DHA can produce sales and marketing brochures to assist with your development or land sale, post planning.
DHA understand the value and importance of early consultation for planning purposes. We are proactive and flexible in our approach and can tailor this to client needs. DHA can produce:
DHA work with landowners to promote potential sites as part of the Council’s Call for Sites process. Utilising our in-house GIS service, we are able to provide full portfolio audits.
DHA provide a full suite of supporting design documentation including Design and Access Statements, Vision Documents, Development Briefs, Design Codes, Members Briefings, Sales and Marketing particulars and bespoke graphics, both in support of scheme we have designed but also for those that require this service.
DHA can advise on the discharging of a range of planning conditions relating to ecology, landscape and Biodiversity Net Gain. On all our projects, we work collaboratively with landscape architects and ecologists to ensure that development is BNG compliant
Services you may be interested in
At DHA, we strive to make the process of obtaining planning permission as clear and honest as possible.
DHA offer a Geographical Information System (GIS) service that can provide a variety of maps to help visualise data, identify patterns and aid decision making.
People who work in this area
Alex is an Associate in our Design team and is passionate about using technology to further improve our design offering to our clients to give them the best possible outcomes for their scheme as well as boosting the chances of success for their application.
Carleigh, Associate Director, leads the DHA Design team.
Chester joined DHA in 2018 after working at a Kent based multi-disciplinary practice for 3 years working on projects through all RIBA stages.
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.
Matt has worked at DHA since April 2021. He joined DHA coming straight from sixth form with two A levels in Maths and Computer Science and a BTEC in Engineering.
Born in the Philippines and raised in England from the age of 7, Miguel has since become accustomed to the acceptance and overwhelming support from friends, family and colleagues here in the UK. Living here for nearly 20 years, he is now familiar with British culture and the amazing architecture that this country provides.
Paul has extensive experience in the field of design having now provided drawing support for DHA for well over thirty years.
Sectors we work in
At DHA we are experienced in helping farmers and rural based enterprises of every scale across the agricultural sector to diversify their operations and to respond to existing and new challenges.
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.
DHA are a leading practice in the residential sector, working with individuals on their dream houses through to thousands of new homes in Garden Settlements.
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