Our planning service goes far beyond the routine step-by-step process of planning applications and appeals. We consider the bigger picture and establish with our client the right rationale, providing commercially astute strategies and solutions for projects large and small.What current a...
Planning appeals & judicial review
If a refusal is received, or a client is pursuing an application in adverse conditions we can provide advice on the strategy for an appeals process. Not only will we lodge the appeal, we will prepare and present evidence, act as Expert Witness and inst...
Planning applications
Planning applications are at the heart of DPP’s services. But there is far more to a successful application than simply filling in forms and submitting plans. We actively promote our clients’ applications by negotiation with the local planning authority, most of whom w...
Planning policy
Legislation and policy are in a continuous state of flux. We monitor constantly emerging policies and provide advice as to how they may affect our clients’ operations. We can make representations with regard to policy changes and also help our clients through the complex pro...
DPP Heritage prepares supplementary planning documents for complex sites involving a range of heritage assets to guide future proposals for repair, re-use and development. We are experienced in producing development briefs and strategies for sites and buildings, including Buildings at Risk and areas...
Project co-ordination
Vital to the success of any project is management and coordination. DPP provides professional project managers who coordinate and programme the team, assembling the right mix of skills from DPP’s extensive resources for the job.
We underpin our work with sound research on historical and architectural interest and the significance of heritage assets; this helps everyone make the best possible decisions when considering change.We seek to understand the morphology of an area where change is promoted and will explore the inform...
DPP Heritage advise on and assess the special historical and archaeological interest of ancient monuments and their settings, the need for consent for works and the preparation of the necessary applications, including liaison with English Heritage, County Archaeologists and other statutory authoriti...
Strategies
Our commercial acumen and experience combine to create planning and development strategies that bring rewards. From start to finish, we advise our clients on tactics and programming, while bringing to the project a DPP team that exactly meets the needs of the project.
Sustainability is now at the heart of every project. Energy conservation legislation and market forces have combined and sustainable development is the core principle underpinning planning policy.The Climate Change Bill and greater demands of stakeholders are ensuring that sustainability issues are ...
Sustainable developmentSustainability reaches the heart of every development. But the way in which sustainability is assessed varies, meaning that we need to be expert in a range of measurement systems including BREEAM and LEED, together with the Code for Sustainable Homes.We are trusted advisor...