Laurence Holmes

London
University of Manchester, 1st Class Masters degree in Town and Country Planning (MTCP)

I have always had a deep-rooted interest in the design of towns and cities, the way in which they work and how they interact with people’s daily lives.

Joining DPP has been an incredibly positive experience. I started within the Manchester office and straight away was actively involved within a wide range of projects. This enabled me to develop my knowledge and experience in a number of different planning disciplines.

More recently, I made a lifestyle decision to move to London and develop my career in the South East. DPP were more than happy to facilitate the move and the transition to the London office went very smoothly. I now work within the retail and commercial team, and am actively involved in a number of retail-focused and mixed-use projects in various stages of progression.

I have also found the open-door approach of the Partners at DPP especially helpful. There is a real sense of inclusiveness within DPP and members of the team are always willing to offer helpful guidance and advice on all aspects of work, irrespective of their seniority.

I fully intend to progress my career at DPP, specialising within the field of retail planning.