Meet The Team

Geoff Armstrong

Geoff ArmstrongExecutive Director
01234 321111

Geoff is expert in residential planning and large mixed use schemes and leads DPP's dedicated residential team in Bedford. He encourages working closely with architects, legal advisers and PR consultants to offer clients the joined-up service to which he believes they are entitled.

Michelle Bath

Michelle BathExecutive Director
0113 236 4573

Michelle has been involved in a variety of projects, including retail, commercial, industrial and residential development as planning adviser and, in many cases, project manager. Michelle has considerable experience in public inquiries, development plans, development briefs, planning appraisals and retail & economic assessments.

Nigel Cussen

Nigel CussenPlanning Director
0113 236 4575

Nigel places high importance on understanding client’s requirements, resulting in a successful track record of translating these into positive planning outcomes for a range of complex schemes. Nigel’s excellent understanding of policy and strategy, combined with strong negotiation skills underpin his solution led approach. He successfully provides expert witness at planning inquiries and LDF examinations.

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John Handley

John HandleyPlanning Director
0131 220 8253

John has direct management experience of a wide variety of projects including major retail, leisure, residential and mixed-use development proposals. He has been involved from feasibility studies, community consultation and impact assessments through to applications and appeals, including expert witness at inquiries and hearings.

Emma Adams

Emma AdamsHead of Heritage & Design
020 3176 5402

Emma leads DPP’s heritage and conservation planning services team and joined DPP from Dacorum Borough Council where she was Head of Conservation and Design. She has many years of expertise in this field, is a member of both the IHBC and RTPI and has a sound understanding of the intricacies of the legislative system in both planning and listed buildings.

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Marie Nagy

Marie NagyPlanning Director

Marie’s experience includes giving strategic advice on development issues for a wide range of residential, retail and mixed-use proposals. Her expertise in public consultation includes strategy, management of PR specialists, and the organisation of surveys, workshops, and public exhibitions.

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Lynsey Rigg

Lynsey RiggPlanning Director
01234 321122

Lynsey is an experienced residential planner. She has a broad range of experience and advises a number of clients on a range of matters, including a number of large mixed use schemes. Lynsey is a regular presenter on planning policy.

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Sunil Shah

Sunil ShahHead of Sustainability
020 3176 5404

Sunil is the Head of DPP Sustainability, and a recognised leader in the field. He specialises in providing solutions for complex developments throughout the development cycle. He is a Government adviser and panel member of the Sustainable Development Commission.

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